Higher Interest Rates and the National Debt
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
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Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
Since its establishment in 2008, the Peter G. Peterson Foundation has been dedicated to advancing solutions to our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/the-peter-g-peterson-foundation-progress-report-2008-2011
After months of negotiations, with default looming, Congress passed and the President signed the Budget Control Act of 2011, which raises the debt ceiling and puts a process in place for reducing the deficit.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/peter-g-peterson-foundation-analysis-of-the-budget-control-act-of-2011
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
The budgetary and economic effects of proposed tax legislation are a critical element of the debate.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2017/12/tax-modeling-tax-reform-why-its-important
Here are principles for reform to help ensure that our budget process is conducive to fiscally responsible policymaking.
In this candid and informal video series, Foundation Chairman Pete Peterson discusses the economy, our nation’s fiscal challenges, and the personal experiences that underlie his dedication to preserving the American Dream.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/qa-with-pete-peterson-chairman-of-the-peter-g-peterson-foundation
If lawmakers do not agree on raising or suspending the debt limit before the extraordinary measures are exhausted, there would be severe consequences.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2023/06/debt-ceiling-update-whats-at-stake
The President’s budget for Fiscal Year 2012 contains spending and revenue proposals for the remainder of the current year, as well as the coming decade.