Learn about Fiscal Policy
The first step in inspiring others is learning how to talk about the nation's long-term fiscal challenges.
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The first step in inspiring others is learning how to talk about the nation's long-term fiscal challenges.
Learn about Peterson Foundation projects designed to address America's long-term fiscal and economic challenges.
Policymakers use the federal budget process to establish spending priorities and identify revenue to pay for those activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget
The Foundation engages in a wide range of activities to educate and engage Americans, and raise awareness of the fiscal and economic challenges facing our nation.
https://www.pgpf.org/what-we-are-doing/education-and-awareness
Under current law, federal debt is now projected to reach 150 percent of GDP within 30 years — by far an all-time high.
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the data for June 2023.
https://www.pgpf.org/the-current-federal-budget-deficit/budget-deficit-june-2023
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is an unprecedented national emergency requiring a significant federal response. This page provides resources and analysis, tracking the actions our leaders are taking to respond, and providing insights on the state of America’s fiscal and economic outlook during the recovery.
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/balanced-budget-amendment-pros-and-cons
Policymakers use the federal budget process to establish spending priorities and to determine who will pay for those activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/understanding-the-budget/budget-process
The current budget process is ill-suited for managing the nation’s long-term fiscal affairs. Learn about possible reforms to reimagine the budget process.
https://www.pgpf.org/finding-solutions/budget-process-reforms