Press Releases & Statements
Mar 29, 2012
Statement from Michael A. Peterson on the Cooper-LaTourette Amendment
Michael A. Peterson releases a statement on the Cooper-LaTourette Amendment.
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Blog Posts
Apr 23, 2018
The Two Reasons Long-Term Economic Growth Will Slow
While the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will likely boost economic growth in the near term, the effects of the legislation are temporary.
Blog Posts
Jul 21, 2015
Michael Peterson interview on PBS' "The Open Mind"
This past weekend's edition of PBS TV's "The Open Mind" welcomed PGPF President and CEO Michael A. Peterson for a half-hour interview.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/michael-peterson-interview-on-pbs-the-open-mind
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Financial Fragility Among Middle-Income Households: Evidence Beyond Asset Building
This paper explores the determinants of financial fragility of American middle-income households ($50,000–75,000 annually). It analyzes the socioeconomic characteristics of fragile middle-income households (defined as unable to come up with $2,000 in a month). It focuses on family size, debt levels, degree of financial literacy and the ability of these households to plan for retirement.
Press Releases & Statements
Mar 1, 2013
Statement from Foundation Chairman Pete Peterson on Sequestration
Peter G. Peterson releases a statement on sequestration.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/statement-from-foundation-chairman-pete-peterson-on-sequestration
Analysis
Dec 14, 2010
Government Accountability Office: Raising the Retirement Ages Affects Older Workers
While proposals to raise the retirement age are intended to improve the financial health of the Social Security program, GAO finds that such changes could produce an opposite result, while also having an adverse impact on some of society’s most vulnerable members.
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Spatial Patterns of Work, Poverty, & Safety Net Provision in the U.S.
This project explores two questions: how labor force participation has varied across different geographic contexts in recent decades; and how well-matched the safety net is to need across the urban, suburban and rural landscape. The analyses investigate labor force participation by gender, education and geography; changes in work and poverty by place over time; and gaps and mismatches in safety net provision.
Analysis
Jun 22, 2018
CBO: Percent of Uninsured Rose Last Year for the First Time Since 2010
CBO estimates that the number of uninsured under age 65 rose by 1 million people and anticipates the total to rise by another million people this year.
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 22, 2016
Statement on the 2016 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Reports
"In today’s reports, once again, the trustees warn us that Social Security and Medicare face serious challenges."
Blog Posts
Mar 26, 2014
Highlights from the 2014 Up to Us campus competition
Up to Us provides an opportunity for college students to raise awareness and engagement on America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/highlights-from-the-2014-up-to-us-campus-competition