David Wessel

David Wessel is an American journalist, economic commentator, and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He spent decades at The Wall Street Journal, serving as the economics editor and earning two Pulitzer Prizes for his insightful reporting on macroeconomic policy.

He is best known as the author of the bestselling book In Fed We Trust: Ben Bernanke’s War on American Financial System, a vivid insider account of the 2008 financial crisis response. His other notable works include Red Ink and Only in America.

Wessel’s sharp, accessible reporting has made him one of the most trusted interpreters of central bank policy and fiscal policy in America. He continues to educate the public through economic research and commentary.