Explainers
Apr 14, 2021
What is Inflation and Why Does it Matter?
Here’s an overview of inflation, why it matters, and how it’s managed.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/what-is-inflation-and-why-does-it-matter
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Programs & Projects
Apr 12, 2021
The Current Federal Deficit and Debt
Every month the U.S. Treasury releases data on the federal budget, including the current deficit. Here is the latest data for Fiscal Year 2020, charted out monthly and on a year-over-year basis.
Charts
Apr 7, 2021
Debt in the Sectors of the Economy
Debt levels have risen in many sectors of the economy.
Charts
Apr 7, 2021
Millennial Household Student Debt
Today's young adults are more likely to have student debt than their historical peers.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0223_millennial_student_debt
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Charts
Apr 6, 2021
The National Saving Rate in Historical Perspective
The U.S. national saving rate has declined significantly since the mid-1960s.
Charts
Apr 6, 2021
Household Debt Remains High
Despite recent declines, U.S. household debt is still very high relative to disposable income.
Blog Posts
Apr 5, 2021
How is the Government Supporting Small Businesses During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
America’s small businesses have been severely impacted by the economic downturn caused by the pandemic — and lawmakers have focused a significant part of federal relief on helping this critical part of our economy.
Blog Posts
Apr 5, 2021
March Showed Positive Signs for the Labor Market Recovery
There were 916,000 jobs added in March, which suggests that the labor market recovery is accelerating. However, the unemployment rate remains high, especially for non-white workers.
https://www.pgpf.org/blog/2021/04/march-showed-positive-signs-for-the-labor-market-recovery
Press Releases & Statements
Apr 1, 2021
Peterson Foundation Grant to Fuel Northwestern COVID-19 Research
New $1 million research initiative will help inform and improve pandemic relief and recovery policies.