Peter G. Peterson on His Participation in the Giving Pledge
Peter G. Peterson on His Participation in the Giving Pledge
“The cause of my life is to help ensure that future generations — our children and grandchildren — have access to the same opportunities that I have had. I’ve been very lucky in my life as the son of poor immigrants; I’ve had more success than I could have imagined. In 2007, I decided to commit a billion dollars to the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to address fiscal challenges I believe are undeniable, unsustainable, and politically speaking, untouchable. I set up this foundation to try to make a difference for all of us but particularly our children, so that generations to come can realize the American dream as I did.”
Further Reading
Budget Basics: What Is the Child Tax Credit?
The CTC provides assistance to families with children, and while it represents a relatively modest part of overall government spending, it is one of the largest tax expenditures.
Budget Basics: Tax Expenditures
Tax expenditures can come in the form of exclusions, exemptions, deductions, and credits.
What Are the Economic Costs of Child Poverty?
Child poverty is higher in the United States than in other wealthy countries. Studies show that it has quantifiable economic costs.