Have the Debt and Deficits Gotten Better?
Part of the problem when discussing America’s long-term debt is that it is often confused with short-term deficits.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/08/have-the-debt-and-deficits-gotten-better
The search found 1339 results in 0.267 seconds.
Part of the problem when discussing America’s long-term debt is that it is often confused with short-term deficits.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/08/have-the-debt-and-deficits-gotten-better
PGPF has released a new infographic that illustrates the results from this year's Solutions Initiative III project on stabilizing our long-term fiscal outlook.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/new-pgpf-infographic-solutions-do-exist
"Smart tax reform will promote economic growth, increase fairness and simplicity, and improve the nation’s fiscal outlook. From both a fiscal and economic standpoint, tax reform is essential," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/08/peterson-foundation-statement-on-tax-reform
This paper explores the extent to which childhood poverty persists across multiple generations and identifies the total multigenerational effects of growing up poor.
Since March 15, more than 65 million claims for regular unemployment insurance have been filed due to COVID-19. Find weekly updated statistics here.
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for November 2018, which was the first month of fiscal year 2019.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-november-2018
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation issues a statement on President Obama's speech on the nation's long-term debt.
"Passing a bill to our kids is not the right way to pass a bill. This legislation is an example of fiscal irresponsibility," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/11/peterson-foundation-statement-on-house-tax-bill
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on CBO's August update.