Quick Stats: Tim Geithner, Secretary of the Treasury

Today, President elect Barack Obama finally officially announced his economic team. For the top spot of Treasury Secretary, he picked Tim Geithner.

When this was rumored last week, the stock market reacted positively. And if Wall Street likes him, that must mean that Geithner is a pretty swell guy, eh?

Probably, those Wall Street guys are pretty much always right. But to help you make up your own mind, here are a few quick stats:

Age: 47, exactly 14 days younger than Obama himself

Place of Birth: New York City

Place of High School: Thailand

Basketball Skills: Minimal. He is a tennis player. However, ABC Reports that he likes "the occasional pickup basketball game."

Plays Well With Republicans: Doubtful, though he did work for Kissinger's consulting firm in the 80s and then Treasury Department under the first President Bush.

Family Status: Married with two children.

Knows A Little Something About China: Yes. He has a masters degree in East Asian Studies and International Economics. He speaks Chinese. He's lived in China.

Connection to the Clintons: Was the Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs under Rob Rubin and Larry Summers.

Treasury Experience: Was the Undersecretary of the Treasury for International Affairs under Rob Rubin and Larry Summers.

See Also:
Eric Holder, Attorney General
Janet Napolitano, Homeland Security

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