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The Federal Government Has Borrowed Trillions. Who Owns All that Debt?
Most federal debt is owed to domestic holders, but foreign ownership is much higher now than it was about 50 years ago.
How Does the Capital Gains Tax Work, and What Are Some Proposed Reforms?
While the capital gains tax affects anyone selling a capital asset, higher-income individuals are typically subject to the tax more so than average Americans.
Chart Pack: The U.S. Budget
A selection of key charts that give an overview of the major components in the U.S. federal budget.
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Aug 14, 2026
What Is Fiscal Dominance?
Fiscal dominance occurs when the national debt — and especially high interest costs — forces the hand of monetary policymakers.
Aug 14, 2026
Can We Grow Our Way Out of the National Debt?
The gap between what economic growth can realistically deliver and what fiscal sustainability requires is too large to bridge without also addressing the structural imbalance between federal spending and revenues.
Aug 13, 2026
Can Investing in the Stock Market Save Social Security?
Given Social Security’s unsustainable finances, some policymakers have proposed incorporating stock market investments as part of a solution.
Aug 13, 2026
Chart Pack: Individual Taxes
A selection of key charts on individual income taxes in the United States and how they fit within the federal budget.
Aug 11, 2026
Chart Pack: Healthcare
These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.
Aug 7, 2026
How Does Labor Supply Impact the Fiscal Outlook?
Labor supply plays a central role in the United States’ fiscal outlook and currently stands at a turning point.
Aug 6, 2026
The Current Ratio of Workers to Social Security Beneficiaries Is at an All-Time Low and Projected to Decline Further
Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for more than 90 years, but the program is on unsound footing.