What is phillip swagel?

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Phillip Swagel is an American economist and professor at the University of Maryland School of Public Policy. He is a former Assistant Secretary for Economic Policy at the Department of Treasury under President George W. Bush. In addition, Swagel had served as chief economist at the White House Council of Economic Advisers. He has published research on topics such as international trade, monetary policy, and financial regulation.