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Jan 8, 2021

Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021

“The nation remains in the grips of a devastating health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Overcoming the virus remains the nation’s top priority, but the vast majority of Americans also recognize the need to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook once this crisis is over,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.

https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/12/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Nov 8, 2021

Long-Term Fiscal Balance and the Social Security Trust Fund

The projected shortfall of future Social Security revenues is the result of political action, not the absence of policy options for addressing this issue.

https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/long-term-fiscal-imbalance-and-the-social-security-trust-fund

Explainers

Key Drivers of the National Debt

Many factors contribute to the long-term outlook for the U.S. economy and budget, but there are two major drivers of spending: demographics and rising healthcare costs.

https://www.pgpf.org/the-fiscal-and-economic-challenge/drivers

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Press Releases & Statements

May 25, 2022

Peterson Foundation Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook

“The most important takeaway from today’s CBO report is that interest costs are higher, adding to an already unsustainable fiscal outlook," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.

https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/peterson-foundation-statement-on-cbo-10-year-budget-and-economic-outlook

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 19, 2016

Statement on CBO's Budget & Economic Outlook Summary

"CBO makes clear that America’s fiscal outlook over the long term remains unsustainable and threatens our economy."

https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-peterson-foundation-on-congressional-budget-offices-budget-economic-outlook-summary-2016

Explainers

Budget Process Reforms

The current budget process is ill-suited for managing the nation’s long-term fiscal affairs. Learn about possible reforms to reimagine the budget process.

https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/budget-process-reforms

Programs & Projects

Expert Views: Inflation, Interest and the National Debt

We asked experts with diverse views from across the political spectrum to share their perspectives and insights to help understand the landscape and identify solutions.

https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/inflation-interest-and-the-national-debt

Blog Posts

Jan 27, 2016