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.
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Foundation President Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on CBO's long-term budget outlook.
Despite recent declines, U.S. household debt is still very high relative to disposable income.
The national debt is on an unsustainable path.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0202_federal-debt-proj-since-1930
Between 2006 and 2051, spending on federal health programs is projected to more than double.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0114_federal_health_spending
On average, Social Security benefits exceed Social Security taxes over an individual’s lifetime.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0198_social_security_lifetime_benefits
Social Security provides social insurance by redistributing income from high earners to low earners.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0244_social-security-income-redistribution
“Our high and rising debt makes us less prepared for the next pandemic, less secure against future adversaries, less resilient to the changing climate, and less able to build the strong," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.