IMF Warns of Rising U.S. Debt
The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington, which “creates a level of fiscal uncertainty that is damaging to the U.S. economy."
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The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington, which “creates a level of fiscal uncertainty that is damaging to the U.S. economy."
As CBO celebrates its 40th anniversary — and as Congress considers appointing a new director — there is a key opportunity for policymakers to reaffirm their support for the independence of this agency.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/analysis-congressional-budget-offices-40th-anniversary
PGPF Solutions Initiative III plans from five think tanks show declining federal debt through 2039.
The top 20 percent of income earners receive over half the value of major tax expenditures.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0199_distribution_tax_expenditures
CBO was formally established as a nonpartisan agency, and that has been a critical and enduring part of the office's effectiveness.
Resources and insights on the presidential campaign season.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016-election-toolkit-politico-caucus
This past weekend's edition of PBS TV's "The Open Mind" welcomed PGPF President and CEO Michael A. Peterson for a half-hour interview.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/michael-peterson-interview-on-pbs-the-open-mind
National debt could climb from 74% of GDP in 2014 to 166% of GDP in 2039.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/gao-sends-clear-warning-long-term-debt-is-on-an-unsustainable-path
CBO projects that federal debt will remain at historically high levels over the next decade under current laws and warns that such high levels of debt could harm the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/cbo-warns-fiscal-path-is-unsustainable-and-threatens-economic-growth
Budget battles policymakers have engaged in have failed to produce reforms to address the true drivers of long-term national debt.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/averting-a-shutdown-the-numbers-behind-the-last-minute-budget-bill