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Mar 10, 2020
Child Poverty
There is a high rate of child poverty in the United States compared to other developed countries.
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Charts
Mar 9, 2020
Personal Saving, 1953 - 2019
The U.S. personal saving rate has fallen sharply over the past 50 years and remains low
Charts
Mar 9, 2020
The National Saving Rate in Historical Perspective
The U.S. national saving rate has declined significantly since the mid-1960s.
Charts
Mar 9, 2020
Household Debt Remains High
Despite recent declines, U.S. household debt is still very high relative to disposable income.
Blog Posts
Feb 11, 2020
Fed Chair Powell Encourages Congress to Address Rising Debt before Next Downturn
Powell noted that the current economic expansion is the longest on record and emphasized the need to consider the long-term implications of fiscal policy.
Press Releases & Statements
Feb 4, 2020
Peterson Foundation Statement Ahead of President’s State of the Union Address
“By any measure, the state of the Union’s fiscal outlook is unsustainable, and getting worse,” said Michael A. Peterson, CEO of the Peter G. Peterson Foundation.
Charts
Nov 13, 2019
US Ranks 13th in Infrastructure Quality
The United States ranks 13th in quality of overall infrastructure according to the World Economic Forum.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0215_infrastructure-ranking-by-country-world-economic-forum
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