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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.
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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
May 28, 2021
Peterson Foundation Statement on Biden Administration’s Budget Proposal
“As our nation continues to recover from the pandemic, this budget proposal outlines significant investments aimed at addressing a range of national challenges," said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Blog Posts
Aug 31, 2020
What has the Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Healthcare System and Preparedness?
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 9, 2022
‘Student Debt Smarter’ Launched to Help Students Considering College Loans
New student debt affordability calculator empowers students as they pursue college and career goals.
Press Releases & Statements
Jun 26, 2018
CBO Report Should Motivate Lawmakers to Take Action on Debt
“CBO’s report is filled with sobering projections that should be an urgent wakeup call for the Administration and Congress," said Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Press Releases & Statements
May 26, 2022
Six Months from Election Day, Strong Majority of Democrats and Republicans Cite National Debt as Top-Three Priority
“Six months from an important election, and as Americans face the challenges of high inflation, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise that voters are deeply concerned about our unsustainable national debt and budget outlook,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2022/05/fci-press-release
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Visualizing the Demand and Supply of Financial Aid for College
This study uses two state case studies to assess trends in application for financial aid in order to consider the implications for a diversifying college population and whether alternative approaches to state-funded financial aid are warranted.
Analysis
Jun 28, 2019
CBO Warns: Historic Debt Levels Pose Substantial Risks
Federal debt will rise to 144 percent of GDP within 30 years — far exceeding its all-time high, and nearly doubling today's level.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2019/06/cbo-warns-historic-debt-levels-pose-substantial-risks
Programs & Projects
Mar 15, 2019
Socioeconomic Disparities in Disabled and Disability-Free Life Expectancy: Implications for Our Fiscal Future
This paper models how disability-free and disabled life expectancy — broken into mildly- and severely-disabled spells at older ages — vary by socioeconomic characteristics. It then discusses the impact of these findings on the finances of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.