Explainers
Mar 1, 2012
Budget Basics: The Elements
Controlling our structural budget deficits will require major changes in budget policy.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances/the-elements
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Blog Posts
Dec 2, 2014
3rd Annual Up to Us Campus Competition Doubles in Size
For the third successive year, student teams have joined Up to Us, a unique nationwide campus competition that gives young leaders a voice on fiscal issues.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/3rd-annual-up-to-us-campus-competition-doubles-in-size
Blog Posts
Jul 19, 2019
Fast-Approaching Fiscal Deadlines Pose Threat to American Economy
Americans and the economy are vulnerable to a series of high-stakes fiscal deadlines, with an uncertain path forward.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/07/fast-approaching-fiscal-deadlines-pose-threat-to-american-economy
Press Releases & Statements
Aug 12, 2022
Peterson Foundation Statement on House Passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
“This is an example of how our leaders can pay for their priorities, whatever they may be, while helping to improve America’s fiscal and economic future at the same time," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Analysis
Apr 18, 2009
The U.S. Faces Looming Fiscal Crisis
Last year, the U.S. deficit of $1.4 trillion or 9.9 percent of gross domestic product, was the largest since the end of World War II.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2009/04/the-us-faces-looming-fiscal-crisis
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Neighborhood Disadvantage and Children’s Cognitive Skill Trajectories
This study examines how neighborhood disadvantage is associated with children’s trajectories of growth in math and reading skills in early elementary school. It seeks to understand better how the communities in which children attend school affect their academic success in early grades, and how these associations vary by students’ characteristics.
Blog Posts
Nov 9, 2016
Fiscal Advice for President-Elect Trump and Congress
Now that the hard-fought election is over, lawmakers face a series of pressing fiscal and budgetary issues in the New Year.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/11/fiscal-advice-to-the-next-president
Press Releases & Statements
Jan 26, 2021
As New Administration and Congress Address Range of National Challenges, Voters Remain Mindful of National Debt
“With the nation still in the grips of a devastating public health and economic crisis, President Biden and the new Congress are right to explore additional relief and recovery legislation, but it’s also critical that we remain mindful of our long-term fiscal outlook, which has gotten far worse as our debt now exceeds the size of our economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/01/fci-press-release
Blog Posts
Oct 7, 2016
Voters Still Waiting for Long-Term Fiscal Plans
Polls show that voters are concerned about the nation’s fiscal health and would like to hear substantive plans from the candidates.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/10/voters-still-waiting-for-long-term-fiscal-plans
Explainers
Oct 15, 2012
Budget Basics: How Does Our Debt Affect America's Foreign Policy?
During the final debates, it's up to us to pay attention to how our presidential candidates’ plans could impact America's future. While the budget and economy were already major topics, the upcoming debates will highlight national security and a range of other issues — both foreign and domestic — that also have implications for our long-term fiscal health.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy