About Treasury • Offices
Economic Policy
The Office of Economic Policy provides economic analysis that supports Treasury decision-making. This work helps inform policy across fiscal, financial, and broader economic topics, using data and research to evaluate tradeoffs and expected outcomes.
Core Responsibilities
- Produces analysis on macroeconomic conditions such as growth, employment, inflation, and household and business activity.
- Evaluates policy options using data, modeling, and research to support evidence-based decisions.
- Coordinates with other offices to translate analysis into actionable recommendations and clear public communication where appropriate.
Typical Topics
- Economic outlook: tracking trends and risks that could affect the economy.
- Program evaluation: assessing how policies and programs may affect households, communities, and markets.
- Long-term dynamics: productivity, demographics, and structural changes.
- Data transparency: supporting publication and interpretation of economic information when relevant.
How It Supports the Public
Strong economic policy work depends on clear analysis. By improving the quality of the information behind major decisions, this office supports policies intended to promote sustainable growth and economic stability.
- Helps decision-makers weigh costs, benefits, and impacts.
- Promotes consistency and rigor across major policy initiatives.
- Supports transparency through clear explanation of assumptions.