The Liberty Score is a rating system assessing how closely an individual’s views align with core Libertarian principles. Scores are based on a 0-100 scale, with 100 representing a fully Libertarian position and 0 representing complete opposition to Libertarian values. The grading criteria include:
Each category will be scored, then averaged to form the individual’s overall Liberty Score, providing a clear snapshot of their alignment with Libertarian ideals. Grades are provided by AI
Liberty Score Assessment:
Personal Freedom (10/25):
Kevin Hassett’s focus has largely been on economic policy, with limited direct engagement on civil liberties. As such, his stance on personal freedoms remains largely undefined.
Economic Freedom (15/25):
Hassett advocated for tax cuts and deregulation, which align with free-market principles. However, his support for stimulus payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant government intervention in the economy, represents a divergence from strict Libertarian ideals of minimizing government spending and interference.
Limited Government (10/25):
While Hassett’s advocacy for deregulation reflects some alignment with limited government principles, his role in promoting substantial federal relief measures expands government intervention, signaling a pragmatic rather than strictly minimalistic approach.
Non-Intervention (10/25):
Hassett’s public service has centered on domestic economic issues, and there is limited information about his views on foreign policy or military intervention.
Bio: Kevin Hassett, an American economist born on March 20, 1962, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has been appointed by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the National Economic Council. Hassett earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Swarthmore College and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He has held prominent roles in both academia and government, including serving as the 29th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) from 2017 to 2019 during Trump’s first term. In this capacity, he was instrumental in formulating the administration’s economic policies, notably contributing to the development of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Hassett has also been affiliated with the American Enterprise Institute and has advised multiple Republican presidential campaigns. His reappointment to the NEC underscores his significant influence on economic policy within the administration.
Career Highlights:
About the National Economic Council Director Role: The Director of the National Economic Council serves as the principal advisor to the President on domestic and global economic policy. The role involves coordinating the economic policymaking process and ensuring the implementation of the President’s economic agenda. Hassett’s extensive experience in economic policy and previous service in the administration position him to effectively lead the NEC in addressing current economic challenges.