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Apr 14, 2020
Effective Federal Tax Rates
The U.S. tax system is progressive, with higher-income taxpayers facing higher tax rates.
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Apr 14, 2020
Distribution of Tax Burden
All income groups pay taxes, but overall the U.S. tax system is progressive.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0210_distribution_of_taxes
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 12, 2009
Administration and Congressional Teams "Get Fiscal"
Fiscal policymakers representing the Treasury Department, other federal agencies, think tanks and Congress will face off against college students in the Budgetball Tournament on the National Mall this Sunday from 11:00am to 2:00pm ET. Players will include David Walker, former U.S. Comptroller General, and Robert Reischauer, former Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/administration-and-congressional-teams-get-fiscal
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Apr 2, 2020
Growing Healthcare Costs in the U.S.
Total U.S. health spending (public and private) is projected to rise to nearly one-fifth of the economy by 2025.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0056_health-care-costs-proj
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Apr 1, 2020
The Government Covers a Growing Share of Health Spending
The portion of health spending paid by the government is growing.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0090-composition-health-spending
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Apr 1, 2020
Prescription Drug Costs Continue to Grow
Prescription drug costs have increased significantly over the past several decades.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0319-prescription-drug-costs
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Apr 1, 2020
Government Pays for a Growing Share of Prescription Drugs
Government health insurance is paying for a larger share of prescription drug expenditures.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0320-prescription-drug-costs-composition
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Mar 31, 2020
High Deficits Despite Low Unemployment
Federal budget deficits are projected to be high despite low unemployment.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0306-high-deficits-low-unemployment
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 8, 2021
Peterson Foundation Convenes Fiscal and Economic Experts to Answer the Question: Where Do We Go From Here?
10 New Papers and Upcoming Virtual Event Highlight Policy Solutions on Economic Recovery and Rising Debt as America Emerges from Pandemic
Press Releases & Statements
Nov 25, 2015
One Year From the 2016 Election, Nation's Fiscal Health Remains a Top Concern for American Voters
Americans remain highly concerned about the nation’s fiscal health, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s November Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address America’s fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2015/11/fci-press-release