Advancing Fiscal Solutions
America’s fiscal challenges are serious, but they are solvable.
We support and produce a wide range of unbiased, substantive research and data, helping policymakers, journalists and the public develop a fuller understanding of our fiscal and economic outlook — and illuminating a way forward.
Many Solutions Exist
Solutions Initiative
The Solutions Initiative brings together leading policy organizations from across the political spectrum to develop comprehensive plans to put America on a stronger, more sustainable fiscal path.
Highlights From Our Grantees & Partners
The Cost of Temporary Tax Policy
Why would Congress make temporary tax policy, especially for tax cuts that lawmakers want to be permanent? Bipartisan Policy Center reviews the reasons and consequences.
Health and Economy Baseline Estimates
The American Action Forum details the most recent estimates of insurance coverage, federal budgetary impact, plan choice, and the premium landscape of health insurance for Americans under the age of 65.
Program Highlights
Further Reading
Growing Momentum for a Fiscal Commission in Congress
A fiscal commission would provide the space and structure for lawmakers to comprehensively review the entire budget and improve the fiscal path of the U.S.
Senators We Elect in 2026 Will Have to Deal with Automatic Social Security Cuts
Without congressional action within the next six years, millions of Social Security recipients will face an automatic benefit cut of approximately 22 percent.
What Is Stagflation, and How Would It Affect the National Debt?
Stagflation is rare, but when it does happen, it can have significant negative consequences for the economy and the national debt.