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Oct 29, 2018
It’s Rare for Revenue Growth to Be This Weak
Revenues in 2018 didn’t even keep up with inflation, much less growth in nominal gross domestic product.
Jul 18, 2025
How Much Do We Spend on the Federal Workforce?
Here, we examine the federal government’s expenditure on its workforce, the evolution of its size over time, and the opportunities for budget savings.
Jan 8, 2021
Fiscal Confidence Remains Low as Americans Look ahead to 2021
Seven in 10 voters believe addressing the $27.5 trillion national debt should be a top-three priority, including 63% of Democrats, 72% of independents and 78% of Republicans.
Nov 8, 2021
Smart Fiscal Policies for a Better Future
“This is the moment to strengthen the social insurance system and to enact an ambitious federal investment package, while raising tax revenue and cutting back on spending in ways that would largely offset those costs,” writes Wendy Edelberg.
Feb 6, 2020
CBO Report Highlights America’s Unsustainable — and Deteriorating — Fiscal Outlook
The latest report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reiterates that the federal budget is on an unsustainable trajectory.
Feb 2, 2023
Does Fiscal Policy History Rhyme?
Gridlock “means ever rising debt as a share of GDP, the prospect of economic turmoil, and lower living standards than otherwise for our children and grandchildren,” writes G. William Hoagland.
Nov 15, 2012
Fiscal Cliff Solutions
Five of the country’s most respected think tanks present their proposals for addressing the Fiscal Cliff.
Oct 9, 2020
How Did Americans Spend the Stimulus Checks They Got from the CARES Act?
The CARES Act granted stimulus checks to Americans to mitigate economic damage, but was it effective? Find out how stimulus checks affected the economy.
Oct 27, 2020
As Election Day Approaches, Voter Concern about the National Debt Remains High
In the waning days of the 2020 campaign and as the nation continues to endure the coronavirus pandemic, voters remain deeply concerned about the record and rising national debt.
Jul 28, 2020
As Monthly Deficit Hits All-Time High, Voters Call Attention to Fiscal Outlook
With the federal budget deficit reaching a record high for a single month of $864 billion in June, voters are voicing concern about our fiscal outlook.