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Nov 23, 2021

US Fiscal Confidence Falls to 7-Year Low amid Rising Concerns about Inflation and as Lawmakers Advance Major Legislation

“This seven-year low in our fiscal confidence index is a clear sign that voters are concerned about our nation’s fiscal sustainability, and Congress should keep this in mind as they shape major budget legislation,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/11/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Oct 28, 2021

Increase in Voter Concern about National Debt Reaches All-Time High as Budget Negotiations Continue

“This record level of voter concern about our national debt reinforces the urgent need for fiscal responsibility and should encourage lawmakers to fulfill their promise to fully fund new programs,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2021/10/fci-press-release

Infographics



Jan 2, 2024

The National Debt Is Now More than $34 Trillion. What Does That Mean?

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

Blog Posts



Nov 4, 2019

Two Years Later, What Are Economists Saying about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?

As more time passes since enactment, and as more data become available, economists continue to weigh in with analyses of the TCJA’s effects.


https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/11/two-years-later-what-are-economists-saying-about-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act

Press Releases & Statements

Jul 30, 2019

As Leaders in Washington Add to the National Debt, Voter Concern about America’s Fiscal Health Rises

While Congress and the President move forward on a budget deal that will add $1.7 trillion to the debt over the next 10 years, voters across party lines are increasingly concerned about the nation’s finances.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/07/fci-press-release

Press Releases & Statements

Mar 26, 2019

Voters Across Party Lines Hold Serious Concerns About Nation’s Fiscal Condition as U.S. Debt Continues To Rise

“The vast majority of Americans across party lines continue to urge national leaders to manage the debt,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/03/fci-press-release

Programs & Projects



Mar 15, 2019

(Machine) Learning About Immigration's Impact in Local Labor Markets With Classified Ad Text

This project constructs a dataset of job vacancies from 1975–2000 with details on industry, region, occupation, wage and unionization status to improve understanding of evolving trends in labor demand.


https://www.pgpf.org/us-2050/research-projects/Machine-Learning-About-Immigrations-Impact-in-Local-Labor-Markets-With-Classified-Ad-Text

Press Releases & Statements

Feb 26, 2019

As National Debt Reaches $22 Trillion, Voters Are Deeply Concerned about America’s Fiscal Outlook

“The vast majority of Americans across party lines, including younger voters, are calling on the President and Congress to take action on our national debt,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peterson Foundation.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2019/02/fci-press-release

analysis

Feb 8, 2016

Michael Peterson's Op-Ed, "Debt Is An Issue That New Hampshire Voters Care About"


https://www.pgpf.org/viewpoint/viewpoint-5

Press Releases & Statements

Dec 31, 2014

Year-End "Fiscal Confidence Index" Shows Americans Remained Concerned about Nation's Fiscal Health Throughout 2014

The Peter G. Peterson Foundation’s December Fiscal Confidence Index, a monthly measure of public attitudes about the nation’s long-term debt and the efforts elected leaders are making to address America’s fiscal challenges, is 43 (100 is neutral), indicating voters’ ongoing concern about America’s fiscal future.


https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2014/12/fci-press-release