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A Path to Economic Prosperity

“The growing federal debt could handcuff our ability to combat the next national or global emergency,” writes Jason J. Fichtner and Shai Akabas.

Op-Ed: A New Chance to Get Budget Right

Peter G. Peterson pens an op-ed about the budget for POLITICO.

Issues

Learn more about critical, interconnected policy areas that drive our national debt.

Issues: Healthcare

Our healthcare system is the most expensive in the world, and it is one of the key drivers of the national debt. Learn about options for reform.

Issues: Democracy

A healthy democracy supports effective and collaborative policymaking, which is essential to making progress on national fiscal and economic challenges.

Issues: The U.S. Budget

Learn about the federal budget process and where your tax dollars go. Read our U.S. budget explainers to understand the costs and benefits of popular programs.

Issues: Corporate Taxes

Learn more about U.S. corporate taxes, a subject of frequent debate that has significant implications for the nation’s economy and fiscal outlook.

Issues: Policy Proposals

America’s economic challenges are serious, but they are also solvable. Explore policy proposals and options.

Peter G Peterson Foundation Releases New Health Care Reform Study

A study on America’s Healthy Future Act of 2009 confirms the CBO analysis that the bill, as passed by the Senate Finance Committee, could result in slightly lower deficits if it is implemented as intended and remains unchanged.

Research Papers

US 2050 research projects explored these forces over the life cycle: population, early investments in children, employment and adult workers, caregiving, retirement, and politics.