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May 27, 2021

Howard University and WISER Awarded $1.9 Million Grant from the Peterson Foundation to Support Increased Diversity in the Field of Economics

A new five-year, $1.9 million grant will support the Howard University Department of Economics and the Women’s Institute on Science, Race and Equity (WISER) in their innovative work to increase diversity in the field of economics and promote greater inclusion in fiscal and economic policymaking.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/05/howard-university-and-wiser-awarded-19-million-grant-from-the-peterson-foundation-to-support-increased-diversity-in-the-field-of-economics

Press Releases & Statements

Jun 5, 2012

Statement from Foundation President, Michael A. Peterson, on CBO's Long-Term Budget Outlook

Foundation President Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on CBO's long-term budget outlook.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2012/06/statement-from-foundation-president-michael-a-peterson-on-cbos-long-term-budget-outlook

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

Feb 28, 2014

Chart: Good News about Improving Deficits Will Be Short-Lived

Recent news stories have highlighted the good news that very near-term deficits are decreasing. That good news, unfortunately, will be short-lived.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2014/02/good-news-about-improving-deficits-will-be-short-lived

Analysis



Mar 27, 2019

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

The president's budget misses an opportunity to address the structural causes of our debt and relies instead on overly optimistic economic assumptions.


https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/03/presidents-budget-relies-on-optimistic-economic-projections-and-unlikely-spending-cuts

Blog Posts

Feb 1, 2016

Up to Us: 4th Annual Competition Kicks Off

Up to Us kicks off at colleges and universities across the country, with three weeks of nonpartisan campaigns to raise awareness about the national debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/02/up-to-us-4th-annual-competition-kicks-off

Programs & Projects

Jan 13, 2021

Federal Deficit and Debt: December 2021

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for December 2021.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-december-2021

Programs & Projects

Jan 13, 2021

Federal Deficit and Debt: January 2022

Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for January 2022.


https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-january-2022

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 24, 2021

Voters See Difficult Debt Challenge Ahead: 76% Say Concern has Increased

“As overcoming this pandemic continues to be a top priority, voters are also becoming more concerned about America’s rapidly worsening fiscal condition,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/02/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 11, 2021

Peterson Statement on CBO 10-Year Budget and Economic Outlook

“This new report provides the latest evidence that our fiscal condition has worsened significantly since the pandemic began, and will need to be addressed once we’re through the COVID crisis,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/02/peterson-statement-on-cbo-10-year-budget-and-economic-outlook