Does Fiscal Policy History Rhyme?
Gridlock "means ever rising debt as a share of GDP, the prospect of economic turmoil, and lower living standards than otherwise for our children and grandchildren," writes G. William Hoagland.
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Gridlock "means ever rising debt as a share of GDP, the prospect of economic turmoil, and lower living standards than otherwise for our children and grandchildren," writes G. William Hoagland.
“As Washington navigates short-term budget battles, our long-term fiscal outlook keeps getting more and more dangerous," said Michael A. Peterson.
"As lawmakers debate significant reforms, our growing deficits should be a factor in every policy conversation," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Through easy-to-understand language and charts, the State of the Union’s Finances explains the enormous fiscal challenges we face, based on the official financial statements of the U.S. government.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/state-of-the-unions-finances
The latest budget outlook released by CBO is the first to fully capture the budgetary impact of the pandemic.
Putting our economy on a path to recovery continue to be the most pressing priorities for our nation. At the same time, our fiscal outlook has worsened considerably.
“The national debt is already $34 trillion, but as it grows over the next three decades, we’ll spend more than double that on interest alone,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/03/fci-press-release
"The public has to be involved, educated, and understand the consequences of inaction. Legislators will not make difficult decisions unless their constituents see a need and reason to act," writes G. William Hoagland
https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/fiscal-commission/fiscal-commissions-promises-and-disappointments
Since its establishment in 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has been dedicated to advancing solutions to our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-peter-g-peterson-foundation-progress-report-2008-2011
“America’s high and rising national debt threatens our economy, and must be included in the policy conversation this year," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2017/03/statement-on-cbo-2017-long-term-budget-outlook