The Becker Friedman Institute Announces $1 Million Grant from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Funding Will Support New Research to Analyze Economic Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic, Illuminate Solutions for Policymakers
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Funding Will Support New Research to Analyze Economic Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic, Illuminate Solutions for Policymakers
The Co-Chairs of the President’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, released a draft of their recommendations for deficit reduction and debt stabilization.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/national-commission-on-fiscal-responsibility-and-reform
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for August 2021.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-august-2021
“As this crisis continues, lawmakers are taking necessary action to confront the pandemic and help our nation recover. At the same time, voters are very concerned about our nation’s fiscal and economic future,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/05/fci-press-release
"A fundamental question is how tax reform will affect our nation’s unsustainable fiscal outlook, and that question remains unanswered," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/09/peterson-foundation-on-new-tax-reform-framework
Trump outlined some broad strokes of his budget proposal, but lawmakers and voters are anxious to see where the administration stands on a number of issues.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2017/03/the-fiscal-month-in-review-questions-about-policy-specifics-remain
“The federal government’s fiscal path is unsustainable," warns the Government Accountability Office.
“While the most important national priority right now is addressing the significant health and economic impact caused by coronavirus, we all also understand that this crisis has enormous costs and impact on our fiscal position,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/04/fci-press-release
While Congress has not taken steps toward reining in our high and rising national debt, lawmakers did address a couple of pending fiscal items.
“This is an example of how our leaders can pay for their priorities, whatever they may be, while helping to improve America’s fiscal and economic future at the same time," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.