FISCAL BLOG

A new report from The Volcker Alliance looks at fiscal practices at the state-government level.

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The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.

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A new paper explores policy options that foster greater economic opportunity and mobility.

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The Fiscal Summit will bring together leading experts and policymakers to explore the economic and fiscal opportunity in America.

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CBO finds that under the President’s budget, debt would remain at historically high levels over the next ten years.

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The Stockton University team took first prize for its innovative campaign to educate and engage millennials on how to address America's long-term national debt.

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As CBO celebrates its 40th anniversary, there is a key opportunity for policymakers to reaffirm their support for the independence of this agency.

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Today thousands of students on college campuses across the country are mobilizing to make their voices heard on the long-term national debt.

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Addressing our nation's fiscal challenges is essential to building an economic future.This and other ideas are laid out in Pete Peterson’s latest book.

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A new organization established by the Peterson Foundation, announced three major initiatives to advance the Center's mission to transform U.S. healthcare.

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Solutions Initiative 2024

Seven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.

National Debt Clock

See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.