Analysis: Higher Interest Rates & the National Debt
There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.
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There will be a number of consequences from a gradual increase in the federal funds rate over time.
The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.
Budget battles policymakers have engaged in have failed to produce reforms to address the true drivers of long-term national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/averting-a-shutdown-the-numbers-behind-the-last-minute-budget-bill
Today, Peterson Foundation President & CEO Michael A. Peterson testified before the Senate Budget Committee on ways to reform the federal budget process.
Pete Peterson was awarded the Committee for Economic Development's 2015 Leadership Award, recognizing his years of service and contributions to CED.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/pete-peterson-ced-2015-leadership-award
Policymakers should work together to stabilize and strengthen this important program for generations to come.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/trustees-warn-social-security-faces-major-imbalances
The 2015 Fiscal Summit to convene lawmakers and leading experts to explore economic and fiscal opportunity in America as the recovery gains strength and the 2016 election begins to take shape.
What are the potential consequences of not raising the debt limit?
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2015/03/risking-the-recovery-debt-limit-uncertainty-returns
This year's Summit included thoughts and perspectives from a range of elected officials, economic policy experts and current and administration officials.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2015-fiscal-summit-summary-and-highlights-book
Social Security is the largest single federal program, and accounts for approximately one quarter of all federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/celebrating-social-securitys-80th-anniversary