Why the American Healthcare System Underperforms
Healthcare in the United States is very expensive — but we don’t get what we pay for.
Read MoreTop Economists Don’t See Immediate Recession; Share Concerns on Inflation, Interest, and Debt
Two top American economists said that while the U.S. faces a complex mix of fiscal and economic challenges, they don’t see an immediate threat of recession.
Read MoreCBO Director Discusses Inflation, Interest Costs, New Reconciliation Proposal, and America’s Unsustainable Debt
CBO Director Phillip Swagel discussed the latest economic indicators and how CBO analysis helps policymakers, with Peterson Foundation CEO Michael Peterson.
Read MoreNational Debt Passes $30 Trillion, and Fiscal Confidence Sinks to Seven-Year Low
Our high and rising debt is “a big burden placed on current citizens, based on our past budgetary irresponsibility,” said Michael Peterson.
Read MoreTop Economists Weigh in on Rising Inflation, Growing Debt, and America’s Economic Future
Two experts shed light on rising inflation, new COVID variants, growing national debt, and an uncertain economic recovery, for the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
Read MoreLeading Economists: The Economy Bounced Back Fast, But Major Questions Remain
Amid a complicated economic and fiscal environment, two top economists joined a panel discussion as part of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
Read MoreUntil COVID-19 Is Under Control, Economic Damage Will Linger, Experts Say
A pair of top policy experts offer insights into the economy, the effectiveness of relief legislation, and what it all means for the election and beyond.
Read MoreWhat Has the Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Healthcare System and Preparedness?
The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.
Read MoreCBO Director: Economy Rebounding but the Fiscal Situation Leaves the U.S. Vulnerable
America’s economic rebound from the pandemic seems to have begun, according to Phillip Swagel, the director of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.
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