Let's make this birthday one to remember.

55 years old (Born on August 18, 1969)

Happy birthday, Austan Goolsbee! May your economic graphs always trend upwards and may you never reach diminishing returns on cake—after all, everyone knows there's no structural unemployment in dessert indulgence. Your days guiding President Obama’s Council of Economic Advisers remain an iconic chapter; after conquering policy dilemmas with dry wit and sharp analysis at the White House podium, we’re sure managing another year of candles will be child's play.

Whether teaching economics or explaining fiscal nuances to mere mortals (like politicians), you've consistently made even supply-side theories seem amusingly accessible. Here's hoping this next year brings growth exceeding projections—and zero inflation in age!