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University of Virginia Students Win National Competition Focused on Confronting Rising Debt

Five students from the University of Virginia have been awarded first prize in the nationwide Up to Us competition.

Top Economists Weigh in on Rising Inflation, Growing Debt, and America’s Economic Future

Two experts shed light on rising inflation, new COVID variants, growing national debt, and an uncertain economic recovery, for the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.

Strength at Home and Abroad

The Coalition for Fiscal and National Security urges policymakers to stabilize our national debt and renew and rebalance our national security strategies.

Yes, Fiscal Commissions Can Succeed With a Committed Congress

“The single most crucial ingredient in a successful commission is complete buy-in from the leadership of both parties,” writes Brian Riedl.

Mad Money: How to Fight the Inflation Tax

“Financing the debt will become more burdensome now that interest rates have returned to their pre-pandemic levels,” writes Sita Slavov.

Policy Makers Should Act Now to Address the Long-Term Fiscal Imbalance

“Failing to address the fiscal imbalance imposes burdens on future generations that many would consider unfair,” writes Sita Slavov.

Viral Video Game to Promote Financial Responsibility

mtvU and PGPF unveiled an online flash-video game that spotlights the dangers of excessive debt, challenges young people to avoid destructive financial behavior, and spurs fiscally responsible action.

Voters See Difficult Debt Challenge Ahead: 76% Say Concern has Increased

As the nation continues to suffer significant economic and health effects from the pandemic, voters see a growing debt challenge that will need to be addressed once the crisis is over.

Baruch College Students Win ‘Up to Us’ National Policy and Advocacy Competition

Baruch’s student team won the ninth annual Campus Competition held by Up to Us, a national, nonpartisan initiative focused on building a stronger economy and a sustainable fiscal outlook.

Stockton University Wins Nationwide Up to Us Campus Competition with Campaign to Engage Millennials on Nation’s Fiscal and Economic Future

The Stockton University team took first prize in the third annual Up to Us nationwide campus competition for its innovative campaign to educate and engage millennials on how to address our long-term national debt.