Blog Posts
Mar 27, 2019
Why Fiscal Space Matters
Lower levels of debt allow governments to respond more effectively to a recession or financial crisis.
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Press Releases & Statements
Apr 1, 2021
Peterson Foundation Grant to Fuel Northwestern COVID-19 Research
New $1 million research initiative will help inform and improve pandemic relief and recovery policies.
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 29, 2022
The Becker Friedman Institute Announces $1 Million Grant from the Peter G. Peterson Foundation
Funding Will Support New Research to Analyze Economic Implications of COVID-19 Pandemic, Illuminate Solutions for Policymakers
Blog Posts
Dec 3, 2021
14 Charts That Illustrate Our Fiscal Situation as We Close Out 2021
These charts tell the fiscal story of 2021 — looking back at how our fiscal situation deteriorated over the past year and what challenges lie ahead.
Blog Posts
Nov 7, 2022
How Much Does the United States Spend on Prescription Drugs Compared to Other Countries?
The U.S. spends twice as much on prescription drugs as other comparatively wealthy nations, on average.
Blog Posts
Nov 18, 2022
Social Security Reform: Should We Reduce Benefits?
Since its establishment in 1935, Social Security has grown to become the largest program in the federal budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2023/02/social-security-reform-should-we-reduce-benefits
Programs & Projects
Nov 8, 2021
A Valuation Approach to Government Balance Sheet
If we regard the U.S. government as a firm, this firm is in a sticky situation in which the valuation of its cash flows is below the amount of its outstanding liability.
Press Releases & Statements
May 26, 2022
Six Months from Election Day, Strong Majority of Democrats and Republicans Cite National Debt as Top-Three Priority
“Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 19, 2010
David Walker on News Reports Stating White House and Congress Reach Deal on Fiscal Commission
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation releases a statement on the Fiscal Commission.
Blog Posts
Jul 29, 2022
CBO Director Discusses Inflation, Interest Costs, New Reconciliation Proposal, and America’s Unsustainable Debt
To illuminate what the latest economic indicators mean, connect the dots, and discuss how CBO analysis helps policymakers, CBO Director Phillip Swagel joined Peterson Foundation CEO Michael Peterson for the latest Economic Forum.