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May 29, 2013

Peter G. Peterson Foundation May "Fiscal Confidence Index" Finds High Levels of Concern about Long-Term Debt Even as Near-Term Economic and Fiscal Indicators Show Signs of Progress

Americans continue to show high levels of concern about our nation's long-term debt, even as economic and near-term fiscal indicators show signs of improvement, according to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s latest Fiscal Confidence Index.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2013/05/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects

Jan 7, 2022

FCI: December 2021 Results

Modeled after the Consumer Confidence Index, the Fiscal Confidence Index is a national survey that measures public opinion about the national debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/education-and-awareness/fiscal-confidence-index/results-december-2021

Press Releases & Statements

Sep 24, 2019

While Deficits Rise and Lawmakers Delay Action, Americans Call for Renewed Focus on Nation’s Fiscal Health

As another fiscal year of budget uncertainty and rising deficits comes to an end , the vast majority of Americans want the president and Congress to address the national debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/09/fci-press-release

Explainers



Sep 16, 2019

How Do We Measure Poverty? Is There a Better Way to Do It?

A key assessment of poverty in America is the Official Poverty Measure (OPM), which is calculated by the United States Census Bureau using a range of income and economic data.


https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/how-do-we-measure-poverty-and-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-it

Press Releases & Statements



Jun 7, 2021

Baruch College Students Win ‘Up to Us’ National Policy and Advocacy Competition

Innovative next-gen campaign raises awareness among college students, policymakers about the impact of U.S. fiscal and economic policy issues on their future.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/06/baruch-college-students-win-up-to-us-national-policy-and-advocacy-competition

Programs & Projects

Nov 8, 2021

The Economic and Fiscal Road Ahead

The most precious asset the nation has is its people. But we are leaving far too many behind.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/americas-fiscal-and-economic-outlook/the-economic-and-fiscal-road-ahead

About the Peterson Foundation



Feb 4, 2011

Summer 2011 PGPF Fiscal Internship Program in Washington DC

Summer 2011 PGPF Fiscal Internship Program in Washington DC


https://www.pgpf.org/content/summer-2011-pgpf-fiscal-internship-program-in-washington-dc

Press Releases & Statements

Apr 30, 2021

As Lawmakers Propose Paying for Their Priorities, U.S. Fiscal Confidence Highest in 2.5 Years

“Voters are clearly enthusiastic that lawmakers are finding ways to pay for their priorities rather than add more to the national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/04/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Jan 8, 2021

Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021

“The nation remains in the grips of a devastating health and economic crisis caused by the pandemic. Overcoming the virus remains the nation’s top priority, but the vast majority of Americans also recognize the need to address our unsustainable fiscal outlook once this crisis is over,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2020/12/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 14, 2013

New Study Measures the High Cost of Crisis-Driven Government

As Congressional leaders and the President discuss a potential temporary solution to the current fights over the government shutdown and the debt ceiling, the repeated cycle of lurching from crisis to crisis has significant costs to the U.S. economy, according to a new report released today.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/new-study-measures-the-high-cost-of-crisis-driven-government