Nearly Half of Those in Poverty are in Deep Poverty
Over 11 percent of the population lives in poverty, and nearly half of those in poverty live in deep poverty.
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Over 11 percent of the population lives in poverty, and nearly half of those in poverty live in deep poverty.
Poverty levels among children remain much higher than poverty levels for those 65 and older.
With our economy in recovery, the national debt rising unsustainably, the country still grappling with a devastating pandemic, and lawmakers pursing significant new legislation, America faces many critical questions for its future. To shed light on the best way forward, two top economists participated in a panel discussion as part of the latest edition of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
The most precious asset the nation has is its people. But we are leaving far too many behind.
The Federal Reserve owns nearly one-third of domestically held debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0312_domestic_debt_holders
Income growth since 1979 is larger for high-income earners, even when including transfers and taxes.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0059_income-growth-disparity
Between 1979 and 2016, income increased more quickly for high-income earners.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0060_income-disparity-before-transfers-taxes
The population of the United States is aging rapidly. Soon we will be a nation of Floridas.