
Why Defense Matters For Deficit Reduction
The United States, by far, spends the greatest amount on military (in nominal terms) than any other country.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/why-defense-matters-for-deficit-reduction
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The United States, by far, spends the greatest amount on military (in nominal terms) than any other country.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/why-defense-matters-for-deficit-reduction
During the 2012 presidential debates, voters concerned with our nation's growing debt and deficits must listen closely for how the candidates' foreign policy plans will influence America's long-term fiscal path and national security.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/2012/10/how-does-our-debt-affect-americas-foreign-policy
Our fiscal goal must be to stabilize the debt as a share of the economy, and put it on a downward path for the longer term.
https://www.pgpf.org/analysis/addressing-our-debt-a-national-security-imperative
“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.
Spending on foreign affairs accounts for slightly more than 1 percent of total federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0239_foreign_affairs_spending
Defense spending covers a wide range of activities.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0314_defense_spending_categories
The composition of defense spending has changed over time.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0315_defense_spending_change
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
Compensation and medical care make up about 40 percent of the defense budget.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0216_compensation_defense_budget
The United States spends more on defense than the next 10 countries combined.