Foundation Projects
Learn about Peterson Foundation projects designed to address America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
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Learn about Peterson Foundation projects designed to address America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
At $19 trillion and growing, the national debt is threatening to harm our economy. In just over a decade, interest on the debt will become our third largest federal program — crowding out investments in critical programs like education, infrastructure, and R&D. But there's still time to secure our future.
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
Lawmakers are considering significant reforms in a number of key policy areas, including healthcare reform, tax reform, infrastructure and more.
A distinguished Advisory Committee is guiding the project, bringing valuable expertise across the key research disciplines.
In 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation was established with the goal of preserving the American Dream for the next generation. My father saw our high and rising debt as a transcendent threat to our future economy – posing a risk to every American, and our leadership role in the world.
Amid the debate over national priorities, one thing is clear: fiscal sustainability is essential to addressing the needs and ambitions of our society and building a vibrant future for generations to come.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/fiscal-summit/2019-fiscal-summit/summary-and-highlights
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s Fiscal Summit is the premier annual gathering dedicated to addressing our nation’s long-term debt and improving our economic future. Debuting in 2010, the Summit is a key event for the foundation to build consensus and support for putting America on a sustainable fiscal path.