Advancing Fiscal Solutions
America’s fiscal challenges are serious, but they are solvable.
We support and produce a wide range of unbiased, substantive research and data, helping policymakers, journalists and the public develop a fuller understanding of our fiscal and economic outlook — and illuminating a way forward.
Many Solutions Exist
Solutions Initiative
The Solutions Initiative brings together leading policy organizations from across the political spectrum to develop comprehensive plans to put America on a stronger, more sustainable fiscal path.
Highlights From Our Grantees & Partners
The Cost of Temporary Tax Policy
Why would Congress make temporary tax policy, especially for tax cuts that lawmakers want to be permanent? Bipartisan Policy Center reviews the reasons and consequences.
Health and Economy Baseline Estimates
The American Action Forum details the most recent estimates of insurance coverage, federal budgetary impact, plan choice, and the premium landscape of health insurance for Americans under the age of 65.
Program Highlights
Further Reading
Social Security Reform: Lessons From the Greenspan Commission
As the conditions of the 1980s mirror that of today, a commission is a viable and helpful framework worthy of consideration.
The Fed Held Its Target Range For the Fifth Meeting in a Row but Interest Costs Remain High
High interest rates on U.S. Treasury securities increase the federal government’s borrowing costs.
Budget Basics: National Defense
The national defense budget funds a wide range of activities and represents a significant share of overall federal spending.