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Voters' Fiscal Guide 2020
With the national debt at $26 trillion and counting, the nation’s fiscal health is a key issue for the 2020 campaign.
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Explainers
Apr 12, 2024
What Is the Child Tax Credit?
The child tax credit (CTC) is a measure administered though the tax code that is designed to make raising children more affordable by easing the financial burden faced by families.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-the-child-tax-credit
Programs & Projects
Understanding the Coronavirus Crisis: Key Fiscal and Economic Indicators
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.
Programs & Projects
National Debt and the Next Generation
They are burdened by record student debt. They are entering the workforce during a time of unprecedented economic uncertainty, in a nation with crumbling infrastructure, a climate in crisis, and rising inequality.
Blog Posts
Oct 28, 2020
Peterson-FT Economic Monitor Tracks Voter Views on Economy, Fiscal Outlook and Coronavirus
The Financial Times and the Peterson Foundation have wrapped up a year-long initiative to track voter sentiment on economic and fiscal issues.
Programs & Projects
What Does The National Debt Mean For America's Future?
America faces many critical questions about its future. As we continue to confront a global pandemic with devastating impacts on our health, economy and society, an effective federal response is necessary to help address critical needs and get our economy back on track.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-does-the-national-debt-mean-for-americas-future
Charts
Dec 3, 2021
Poverty Rate by Race and Ethnicity
Blacks and Hispanics have much higher poverty rates than other groups.
Charts
Dec 3, 2021
Median Earnings by Gender
Full-time male workers earn more than full-time female workers
Charts
Dec 3, 2021
Child Poverty
There is a high rate of child poverty in the United States compared to other developed countries.
Charts
Dec 2, 2021
Historical Income by Race
Income varies widely across racial and ethnic groups in the United States.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0272_income_race_historical