National Debt to Measure Nearly Double the Size of the Economy in 30 Years
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a considerable increase in spending — but our long-term debt was already on an unsustainable path.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a considerable increase in spending — but our long-term debt was already on an unsustainable path.
This past weekend's edition of PBS TV's "The Open Mind" welcomed PGPF President and CEO Michael A. Peterson for a half-hour interview.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/michael-peterson-interview-on-pbs-the-open-mind
Soaring from $255 billion in 2016 to $830 billion in 2026.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/02/chart-of-the-week-net-interest-costs-on-national-debt-to-rise
"Congress should be taking into account when designing fiscal policy is the need to achieve sustainability of this debt path over time,” Yellen said.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/07/yellen-congress-should-factor-national-debt-into-policy-decisions
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
Up to Us provides an opportunity for college students to raise awareness and engagement on America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/highlights-from-the-2014-up-to-us-campus-competition
Detailed analysis of the fiscal impact of the Fed's December 2015 rate increase.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-analysis-on-higher-interest-rates-the-national-debt
Up to Us kicks off at colleges and universities across the country, with three weeks of nonpartisan campaigns to raise awareness about the national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/02/up-to-us-4th-annual-competition-kicks-off
Learn more about the Peter G. Peterson Foundation in our 2012-2014 Progress Report, which highlights our work over the past three years.
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