Richard Valentine Burkhauser is a Professor Emeritus of Policy Analysis at Cornell University and was a member of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) for President Trump. Burkhauser's research often focuses on how public policies affect the economic well-being of vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, the disabled, and those living in low-income households.[1] As a member of the CEA, Burkhauser was working alongside fellow economists Tomas Philipson and Kevin Hassett.[2]

Richard Burkhauser
Member of the Council of Economic Advisers
In office
September 15, 2017 – May 22, 2019
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byJay Shambaugh
Succeeded byTyler Goodspeed
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
EducationSaint Vincent College (BA)
Rutgers University (MA)
University of Chicago (PhD)

Since 1977, Burkhauser has written seventeen books and many book reviews, articles, and government publications. Burkhauser has often presented his research findings on the consequences of disability policy to Congressional committees and other government agencies.[3]

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  1. ^ USDA. "Richard Burkhauser". Cornell College of Human Ecology. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  2. ^ USDA. "Trump names Burkhauser as top economic adviser". Cornell Chronicle. Retrieved January 20, 2018.
  3. ^ USDA. "CURRICULUM VITAE RICHARD VALENTINE BURKHAUSER" (PDF). Cornell University. Retrieved January 20, 2018.