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Eight new essays bring practical advice for congress and the administration to address America’s most pressing fiscal and economic challenges.
Despite higher healthcare spending per capita, the U.S. generally does not have better health outcomes.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0252_health_outcomes_spending
Healthcare expenditures in the U.S. are much higher than those of other developed countries.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0170_international_health_spending_comparison
Although the United States spends more on healthcare than other developed countries, its health outcomes are generally no better.
"When it comes time to start looking under the sofa cushions for savings, Congress should treat direct spending and tax expenditures equally," writes Betsey Stevenson.
A new fiscal agenda structured in a prudent way that induces strong economic growth, increases revenues, and protects low- and middle-income Americans is what will bring stability to the long-term budget outlook.
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/a-path-to-economic-prosperity
“Rising interest rates mean rising interest costs, and Americans understand that’s a major problem for a country that’s $30 trillion in debt,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/03/fci-press-release
An overwhelming majority of Americans, 82 percent, say the long-term national debt is an important factor when it comes to deciding how they will vote in the November midterm elections, according to a new poll released today by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
On average, Medicare benefits far exceed taxes over an individual’s lifetime.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0197_Medicare_lifetime_benefits