FISCAL BLOG

The economic recovery is expected to continue and gross domestic product (GDP) will return to its pre-pandemic level by the middle of this year, according to the latest data from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).

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As the nation continues to battle the devastating effects of the pandemic, new data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) shows a sharp drop in the rate of economic growth at the end of last year, while the nation’s economy overall remains significantly below pre-pandemic levels.

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The Coronavirus Relief Fund provided $150 billion in direct federal fiscal support to governments in states, territories, and tribal areas.

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It’s important for lawmakers to consider the many available policy options for improving that outlook.

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The economic impact of the coronavirus has been profound, but it has not been felt equally by all demographic groups.

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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic took hold, economic activity slowed and tax revenues in most states began to decline.

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Our fiscal situation was already unsustainable, but COVID-19 certainly did not help. Learn how the pandemic compounded our financial challenges in 13 charts.

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While there is no single ideal way to deal with such a complex policy challenge as the pandemic, we can glean insights about how responses have been working.

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Here's an overview of some of the programs that face impending deadlines or are set to expire soon.

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Four analyses project a more rapid depletion of Social Security trust funds as a result of coronavirus, outpacing previous depletion projections.

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Solutions Initiative 2024

Seven think tanks from across the ideological spectrum all agree that we are on an unsustainable fiscal path, and we need to change course.

National Debt Clock

See the latest numbers and learn more about the causes of our high and rising debt.