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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.
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Apr 8, 2021
Debt & deficits, 1855-2051
Historically, debt and deficits rose with wars and economic downturns. Today, they rise from factors such as growing healthcare costs and an aging population.
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Apr 8, 2021
Federal debt: 1790-2020
Debt rises and falls with wars and changes in the economy. Debt is currently at its highest level since 1946.
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Apr 7, 2021
Debt in the Sectors of the Economy
Debt levels have risen in many sectors of the economy.
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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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Apr 6, 2021
The National Saving Rate in Historical Perspective
The U.S. national saving rate has declined significantly since the mid-1960s.
Blog Posts
Apr 6, 2021
What’s in Biden's Infrastructure Plan and How He Proposes Paying for It
On March 31, 2021, President Biden released details for a proposed American Jobs Plan — a nearly $2.7 trillion package aimed at addressing a range of issues, including transportation and other infrastructure, climate change, caregiving, and housing.