A Healthy Democracy to Support Effective Policymaking
The Peterson Foundation works to bring Americans together to find and implement sensible, long-term solutions for our country’s fiscal and economic challenges.
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The Peterson Foundation works to bring Americans together to find and implement sensible, long-term solutions for our country’s fiscal and economic challenges.
Most Americans want to see both parties work together to solve the country’s long-term fiscal and economic problems and are willing to do their part to implement a solution.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/education-and-awareness/lets-get-started
The Peter G. Peterson Foundation launches campaign to address debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2010/11/peterson-foundation-to-launch-campaign-to-address-debt
“It’s very encouraging to see bipartisan, bicameral support for a fiscal commission to recommend solutions to our $33 trillion and growing national debt."
"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
"The deficit has essentially doubled in just one year. That’s very alarming, but the fact that the deficit grew so much during a time of economic growth is an even more serious warning sign for our nation’s future."
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/10/peterson-foundation-statement-as-deficit-soars
As chairman and chief executive officer of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, Michael Peterson oversees the strategic direction of the Foundation, guiding policy and shaping strategy for its major initiatives, key partnerships, and long-term objectives.
A strong and stable economy with sustained job creation and broadly-shared growth ultimately requires a foundation of fiscal responsibility.
https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/fiscal-balancing-act
Although the debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective and fully understand its implications.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/the-national-debt-is-now-more-than-34-trillion-what-does-that-mean
“Sadly, we rung in the new year reaching a new record milestone of $34 trillion in national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2023/12/fci-press-release