US 2050: What Will America Look Like at Mid-Century?
In this session US 2050 Advisory Board members discussed their work to build a comprehensive view of our economic and fiscal future.
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In this session US 2050 Advisory Board members discussed their work to build a comprehensive view of our economic and fiscal future.
“As we approach the final months of the election campaign, voters want to hear more from their candidates about solutions for the $35 trillion and growing national debt.” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/07/fci-press-release
"If today’s policymakers are serious about addressing a legacy of growing debt and deficits, they should come together to address long-term health care cost growth," writes Lanhee J. Chen, Ph.D.
In 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation was established with the goal of preserving the American Dream for the next generation. My father saw our high and rising debt as a transcendent threat to our future economy – posing a risk to every American, and our leadership role in the world.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation was created by Pete Peterson to raise awareness of America’s long-term debt, and how it affects economic growth.
“The Solutions Initiative 2024 shows that there is widespread agreement that America’s fiscal challenges are both unsustainable and solvable, and we have many good options to chart a brighter future for our country," said Michael A. Peterson.
Earmarks have been controversial, but nevertheless were reinstated by Congress in 2021 after a 10-year moratorium.
Social Security is the largest single program in the federal budget and makes up approximately one quarter of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-social-security-work
Learn how Peter G. Peterson Foundation raises awareness of key fiscal challenges and solutions.
Here we take a closer look at excise taxes in the United States and examine how they fit into the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-are-excise-taxes-and-how-do-they-affect-the-federal-budget