Stephen Friedman (economist)
Stephen Friedman | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board | |
| In office December 20, 2004 – October 28, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Jim Langdon |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Hagel David Boren |
| 5th Director of the National Economic Council | |
| In office December 12, 2002 – January 10, 2004 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Larry Lindsey |
| Succeeded by | Al Hubbard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1937 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Barbara Benioff |
| Children | 3, including David |
| Relatives | Amanda Peet (daughter-in-law) |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) Columbia University (JD) |
Stephen Friedman (born December 21, 1937) is an American economist. He is a former chairman of the U.S. President's Intelligence Advisory Board, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Goldman Sachs. He was nominated on October 27, 2004, to replace Brent Scowcroft in the position. The Friedman Wrestling Center and the Friedman Strength and Conditioning Center at Cornell University are named after him.