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Press Releases & Statements

Jan 26, 2021

As New Administration and Congress Address Range of National Challenges, Voters Remain Mindful of National Debt

“With the nation still in the grips of a devastating public health and economic crisis, President Biden and the new Congress are right to explore additional relief and recovery legislation, but it’s also critical that we remain mindful of our long-term fiscal outlook, which has gotten far worse as our debt now exceeds the size of our economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/01/fci-press-release

Blog Posts

Jul 21, 2015

Pete Peterson: CED 2015 Leadership Award

Pete Peterson was awarded the Committee for Economic Development's 2015 Leadership Award, recognizing his years of service and contributions to CED.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pete-peterson-ced-2015-leadership-award

Analysis



Feb 14, 2020

President's Budget Again Relies on Optimistic Economic Projections and Unlikely Spending Cuts

Similar to previous years, this budget largely relies on very optimistic projections of economic growth and unlikely budget cuts to reduce the deficit.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2023/03/presidents-budget-again-relies-on-optimistic-economic-projections-and-unlikely-spending-cuts

Press Releases & Statements

Apr 24, 2018

Fiscal Confidence Index Results for April 2018; FCI Value: 47

After the national debt eclipsed $21 trillion for the first time in March, voters remain deeply troubled by the country’s fiscal situation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/04/fci-press-release

Infographics



Sep 22, 2020

Poll: 9 in 10 Voters say America Needs Additional Coronavirus Relief Aid

Amid ongoing negotiations in Washington since the expiration of key relief programs, 89% of voters say that America needs another coronavirus economic aid package, according to the latest Financial Times-Peterson Foundation US Economic Monitor.


https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/poll-9-in-10-voters-say-america-needs-additional-coronavirus-relief-aid

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 10, 2018

Peterson Foundation Statement on New Round of Tax Cuts

“Another round of tax cuts financed with borrowed money is doubling down on fiscal irresponsibility," said Michael A. Peterson, Chairman and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2018/09/peterson-foundation-statement-on-new-round-of-tax-cuts

Analysis



Nov 17, 2015

Analysis: Understanding the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015

Policymakers should build on the bipartisanship of this Act to work towards passing fiscal reforms that will put our nation on a sustainable fiscal path.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/understanding-the-bipartisan-budget-act-of-2015

Press Releases & Statements

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



Mar 15, 2019

Socioeconomic Disparities in Disabled and Disability-Free Life Expectancy: Implications for Our Fiscal Future

This paper models how disability-free and disabled life expectancy — broken into mildly- and severely-disabled spells at older ages — vary by socioeconomic characteristics. It then discusses the impact of these findings on the finances of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Socioeconomic-Disparities-in-Disabled-and-Disability-Free-Life-Expectancy-Implications-for-Our-Fiscal-Future

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

Financial Fragility Among Middle-Income Households: Evidence Beyond Asset Building

This paper explores the determinants of financial fragility of American middle-income households ($50,000–75,000 annually). It analyzes the socioeconomic characteristics of fragile middle-income households (defined as unable to come up with $2,000 in a month). It focuses on family size, debt levels, degree of financial literacy and the ability of these households to plan for retirement.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Financial-Fragility-Among-Middle-Income-Households-Evidence-Beyond-Asset-Building