Pretax Income Has Increased for the Wealthy
The share of total pre-tax income has sharply increased for the wealthy, but decreased for low-income households.
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The share of total pre-tax income has sharply increased for the wealthy, but decreased for low-income households.
CBO’s estimate of the cumulative deficit over the next 10 years totals $2.3 trillion more than the Administration had estimated.
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Despite higher healthcare spending per capita, the U.S. generally does not have better health outcomes.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0252_health_outcomes_spending
Healthcare expenditures in the U.S. are much higher than those of other developed countries.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0170_international_health_spending_comparison
Life expectancy at birth in the United States is lower than in other developed countries, despite higher healthcare costs.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0201_us_lifeexpectancy_low_despite_cost
Although the United States spends more on healthcare than other developed countries, its health outcomes are generally no better.
The homeownership rate for young adult households has increased, but remains below it’s peak.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0227_young_adult_home_own
Health expenditures of state and local governments are projected to crowd out non-health spending.
Across the political spectrum, there are many policy options that could address our fiscal challenges and build a stronger, more sustainable economic future.