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Nov 12, 2019
Nearly Half of Those in Poverty are in Deep Poverty
About 12 percent of the population lives in poverty, and nearly half of those in poverty live in deep poverty.
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Infographics
Nov 6, 2019
Infographic: How Does the National Debt Affect the Economy?
A strong fiscal outlook is an essential foundation for a growing, thriving economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/infographic/infographic-how-does-the-national-debt-affect-the-economy
Blog Posts
Nov 1, 2019
Poverty Rate Falls to Pre-Recession Levels, and Other Key Takeaways from the Census Report
In its annual report on income and poverty, the U.S. Census Bureau publishes data on national economic measures such as household income, earnings, wealth, employment, and poverty.
Charts
Oct 31, 2019
Family Incomes Reduced by Federal Debt
The growing federal debt could reduce family incomes substantially.
https://www.pgpf.org/Chart-Archive/0203_federal-debt-affects-income
Blog Posts
Oct 31, 2019
Fed Reduces Target Interest Rate
Yesterday, the Federal Reserve announced a decrease in the federal funds rate — the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/10/What-Does-the-Fed-Rate-Cut-Mean-for-the-Economy-and-National-Debt
Blog Posts
Oct 30, 2019
Economic Growth Rates in 2019 Are on Track to be Lower than in 2018
Growth earlier in the year was spurred by appropriations enacted in early 2018 as well as by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), though the stimulus effects of the latter are fading.
Blog Posts
Oct 28, 2019
Four Reasons Why a Government Shutdown is Harmful
It may be counterintuitive, but government shutdowns are expensive. They are also bad for the economy.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2019/10/four-reasons-why-a-government-shutdown-is-harmful
Charts
Oct 26, 2019
Mobility Across Generations
The fraction of children who earn more than their parents has decreased over time.
Charts
Oct 23, 2019
Student Debt by Creditor
Most student debt is owed to the federal government.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0222_student_debt_creditors
Blog Posts
Oct 10, 2019
Public Investment in Our Future Has Fallen Sharply over the Past 50 Years
The United States currently faces a range of complex challenges including deteriorating infrastructure, a changing climate, and an inadequate system of education.