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Press Releases & Statements

Jan 26, 2021

As New Administration and Congress Address Range of National Challenges, Voters Remain Mindful of National Debt

“With the nation still in the grips of a devastating public health and economic crisis, President Biden and the new Congress are right to explore additional relief and recovery legislation, but it’s also critical that we remain mindful of our long-term fiscal outlook, which has gotten far worse as our debt now exceeds the size of our economy,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/01/fci-press-release

Events



Sep 11, 2012

Fiscal Thursdays at 2012 National Conventions

In an effort to foster greater discussion on the nation's long-term fiscal challenges during the 2012 election campaign season, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, in partnership with Bloomberg LP, sponsored "Fiscal Thursday" at both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.


https://www.pgpf.org/events/fiscal-thursdays-at-2012-national-conventions

Programs & Projects

Apr 2, 2019

US 2050: Conference Agenda

By 2050, the US will be very different than it is today. Adults aged 65 and over will outnumber children under the age of 18, and our population will be much more racially and ethnically diverse, the young much more so than the old. With those changing demographics as a backdrop, the US 2050 project examines the socioeconomic developments and fiscal choices we make today that will determine standards of living decades from now.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/spring-conference

Blog Posts



Mar 11, 2019

The President's Budget Reduces Debt a Little, But Only If Growth Is Rosier than Projected

The budget would achieve some deficit reduction on paper under the administration's calculations, but it fails to address the key drivers of our debt.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/03/the-presidents-budget-reduces-debt-a-little-but-only-if-growth-is-rosier-than-projected

Programs & Projects

Sep 12, 2022

Inflation Fighting and Ensuring Fiscal Health Starts Now

Debt will continue to accumulate unless reforms are undertaken.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/inflation-interest-and-the-national-debt/inflation-fighting-and-ensuring-fiscal-health-starts-now

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 12, 2019

Peterson Foundation Statement on National Debt Reaching $22 Trillion

“Reaching this unfortunate milestone so rapidly is the latest sign that our fiscal situation is not only unsustainable, but accelerating," Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, said.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/02/peterson-foundation-statement-on-national-debt-reaching-22-trillion

Programs & Projects

Sep 12, 2022

Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Budget: New Challenges, Old Solutions

Inflation and interest rates will have important impacts on the long-term federal budget outlook.


https://www.pgpf.org/expert-views/inflation-interest-and-the-national-debt/inflation-interest-rates-and-the-budget-new-challenges-old-solutions

Blog Posts



Dec 21, 2018

Rising Interest Rates Will Affect Everything from Mortgages to National Debt

Although a return to a normalized interest environment is a good sign for the strength of the economy, rate increases will make it more expensive to borrow.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2018/12/rising-interest-rates-will-affect-everything-from-mortgages-to-national-debt

Programs & Projects

Jan 9, 2013

Mitch Daniels, Governor of Indiana | State Fiscal Leaders

Upon taking office, Governor Daniels laid out a two-year budget proposal that sought to close the state’s deficit by tackling spending and bolstering state revenues.


https://www.pgpf.org/pgpf-programs-and-projects/mitch-daniels-governor-of-indiana

Blog Posts



Oct 25, 2022

Does UK Crisis Hold Fiscal, Economic Lessons for US Policymakers?

There are many critical differences between our two nations, but are there lessons to be learned by US policymakers from the UK predicament?


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2022/10/does-uk-crisis-hold-fiscal-economic-lessons-for-us-policymakers