America's President-elect is choosing his dream team.

What message do Mr Biden's latest nomination send about his economic game plan?

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First, Joe Biden is swiftly filling in the gaps in his political appointments.

On November 30th, America's President-elect named key members of his economic team.

The list includes a host of firsts.

Mr Biden wants Cecilia Rouse from Princeton University

to chair the Council of Economic Advisors.

She'll be the first African American woman in that role.

Neera Tandon of the Center for American Progress would be the first South Asian American to direct the Office of Management and Budget.

Top of that list is Janet Yellen. The former head of the Federal Reserve and respected academic will be the first

female Treasury Secretary.

It's a political role as much as it is an economic one.

And though in politics, as in life, it's impossible to please everyone in choosing Janet

Yellen Joe Biden may be able to do just that. Janet Yellen is a savvy choice for

Treasury Secretary for the Biden administration. Ryan Avent is our free exchange columnist.

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