Budget Basics: Spending Primer
The U.S. spent $187 billion on interest payments alone in 2009.
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The U.S. spent $187 billion on interest payments alone in 2009.
The Fiscal Summit will bring together leading experts and policymakers to explore the economic and fiscal opportunity in America.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/watch-the-2015-fiscal-summit-opportunity-for-america
A divided government means there is both a requirement and a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to work together on fiscal solutions.
If we regard the U.S. government as a firm, this firm is in a sticky situation in which the valuation of its cash flows is below the amount of its outstanding liability.
An overwhelming majority of voters (91%) feel that a stable fiscal foundation will lead to growth.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/infographic-fiscal-health-leads-to-economic-strength
The Peter G. Peterson releases a new analysis and infographic to help illustrate and define the nation's ongoing long-term fiscal challenges.
“Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release
Americans draw clear connections between our nation’s fiscal health and economic strength.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-fiscal-health-leads-to-economic-strength
The paper examines the close linkage between America's fiscal health and economic performance.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pgpf-special-report-fiscal-balancing-act
Outside of the recent recession caused by the financial crisis and its aftermath, the U.S. government has never witnessed deficits that exceeded $1 trillion.