Charts
Oct 14, 2016
Student Debt by Amount Owed
7 million people — roughly the population of Massachusetts — have student debt greater than $50,000.
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Press Releases & Statements
Aug 23, 2016
Statement on CBO’s Updated Budget and Economic Outlook
"Today’s CBO report confirms that the era of declining deficits is over," according to Michael A. Peterson, President and CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Press Releases & Statements
Jul 12, 2016
Statement on CBO’s 2016 Long-Term Budget Outlook
CBO projects that federal debt will climb to 141 percent of GDP within 30 years — exceeding the highest level of debt ever recorded at the end of World War II by a large margin.
Charts
Jun 21, 2016
Low-income seniors rely on Social Security
Social Security benefits constitute a major share of the retirement income for low-income seniors.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0018_social-security-low-income
Blog Posts
May 17, 2016
Four Key Takeaways from the Long-Term Budget Outlook
Projections of the long-term budget outlook have deteriorated significantly since last year, largely stemming from the “tax extenders” legislation enacted at the end of 2015.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016/07/four-key-takeaways-from-the-long-term-budget-outlook
Charts
May 4, 2016
Mobility Across Generations
Many Americans born in the top and bottom income quintiles remain in those income groups as adults.
Blog Posts
Dec 9, 2015
POLITICO Caucus: Economy and the Election in New Hampshire
Bringing together POLITICO’s Caucus members for a deep-dive discussion about top economic and fiscal priorities facing the next President.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/politico-caucus-economy-and-the-election-in-new-hampshire
Blog Posts
Nov 18, 2015
2016 Election Toolkit & POLITICO Caucus
Resources and insights on the presidential campaign season.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2016-election-toolkit-politico-caucus
Blog Posts
Jun 4, 2015
New report: Policy Options for Improving Economic Opportunity and Mobility
A new paper explores policy options that foster greater economic opportunity and mobility, specifically considering what they believe to be the most effective role government can play in achieving these goals.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/new-report-policy-options-for-improving-economic-opportunity-and-mobility
Blog Posts
Feb 5, 2015
Charting a New Course for America's Economic Future
Addressing our nation’s long-term fiscal challenges is essential to building an economic future that is dynamic, innovative, competitive, compassionate and full of opportunity for the next generation.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/charting-a-new-course-for-americas-economic-future
Why Fiscal Issues Matter in the 2018 Election
This election season is a critical opportunity for candidates to talk to voters about solutions to put us on a better path.