Office of the Chief Economist
The Office of the Chief Economist (Department of Agriculture) serves as the focal point for economic and policy-related research and analysis for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).[1]
Mission
The mission of the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) is to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of policies and programs affecting agriculture and rural communities. OCE provides economic intelligence on agricultural markets, conducts economic analysis, and supports decision-making with data-driven insights, aiming to enhance the economic well-being of American agriculture through informed policy.[1]
Parent organization
The parent organization is the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[2]
Legislation authorizing creation
The creation of OCE isn't attributed to a specific piece of legislation in the sources provided, but it operates under the authority of the USDA, which was established by the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862.[1]
Number of employees
Specific employee numbers for OCE are not publicly disclosed in the sources. However, it's noted that OCE includes a team of economists and analysts.[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last total enacted budget for OCE specifically isn't detailed in the sources provided. The overall USDA budget for fiscal year 2022 was $248.2 billion.[3]
Leader's title
The title of the leader of this organization is "Chief Economist."[1]
Services provided
OCE provides services such as economic analysis of agricultural markets, policy impact assessments, economic forecasting, and risk assessment for regulatory decisions. It coordinates the World Agricultural Outlook Board, which produces official USDA forecasts for agricultural commodities, and supports the development of economic models and data sets to inform agricultural policy, trade negotiations, and environmental policy.[1]
Regulations overseen
OCE does not directly oversee regulations but plays a critical role in the economic analysis that supports regulatory decision-making within USDA. It conducts cost-benefit analyses for proposed regulations, assesses the economic impact of regulatory changes, and informs policy development to ensure economic considerations are integrated into regulatory frameworks.[1]
Headquarters address
The headquarters address for the Office of the Chief Economist is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20250, USA[4]
Website
The website for the Office of the Chief Economist is [6](https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-chief-economist).[1]
Wikipedia article title
There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this office; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the Chief Economist (OCE)". [1]
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [2]
- ↑ U.S. Department of Agriculture. "FY 2022 Budget Summary". [3]
- ↑ Google Maps. [4]
- ↑ Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [5]