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May 21, 2020
How the U.S. Response to Coronavirus Compares to the Rest of the World
The United States has generally focused more on supplementing incomes while other countries have adopted wage-subsidy programs.
Aug 8, 2018
How Have Tax Cuts Affected the Economy and Debt? Here’s What We Know So Far
The general consensus among economists is that the long-term effects of the TCJA will be higher debt and little change to underlying economic growth.
Feb 25, 2025
How Much Is the National Debt? What Are the Different Measures Used?
There are three widely used measures of federal debt. What are the important differences between these measurements?
Sep 9, 2020
How Were State Budgets Doing before the Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to a significant budget crunch at the state level. Some states were better prepared than others to handle this crisis.
Oct 19, 2018
IMF Raises Concerns for Fiscal Stability in the United States
The International Monetary Fund warns that U.S. debt levels pose a risk for future economic growth and fiscal stability.
Dec 5, 2024
5 Facts About Rising Income Inequality in the United States
The concentration of income toward high earners has become more pronounced since 1981.
Apr 1, 2021
Long-Term Unemployment Has Quadrupled, and That’s a Problem for the Economy
The long-term unemployed now account for 42 percent of all unemployed workers, up from 19 percent before the pandemic.
Jul 1, 2020
Pandemic Budget Crunch Could Force States to Slash Social Services, Education, Police Budgets, More
Without federal intervention, many services could be drastically reduced to meet balanced budget requirements.
Oct 29, 2020
Q3 GDP Shows Big Jump, but Economy Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
The increase in the last quarter represents a significant rebound in economic activity, but many are cautioning that the recovery is far from complete.