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Sep 12, 2022

Fiscal and Monetary Policy Work Best Together

“High inflation breeds instability, raising the risk of both higher interest rates and recession,” writes Marc Sumerlin.

Feb 21, 2025

Tax Cuts Then and Now: The Debt Is Much Higher

The United States was in a more sustainable fiscal position when lawmakers previously enacted tax cuts.

Oct 7, 2020

What Are Overseas Contingency Operations?

Military activities are funded by federal appropriations. Learn more about how military spending is used to meet national priorities in war zones.

Nov 8, 2021

The Economic and Fiscal Road Ahead

“The most precious asset the nation has is its people. But we are leaving far too many behind,” writes William Gale.

Jan 28, 2022

Healthcare Spending Reaches a Record High

The rise in healthcare spending was largely driven by the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Feb 1, 2019

CBO Report Highlights Unsustainable Fiscal Outlook

The federal budget is on an unsustainabl fiscal trajectory, according to a new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Apr 24, 2020

U.S. GDP to Fall 5.6% Due to Coronavirus, According to New CBO Projections

The new numbers demonstrate the severe economic damage and significant fiscal implications of this unprecedented crisis.

Oct 1, 2021

Broadband Access and the Digital Divide: What Is the Government’s Role?

Broadband is an indispensable tool for employment, education, and healthcare. As a result, federal policymakers have prioritized funding it.

Oct 4, 2023

Bad Governance Could Be Making Our Debt Problems Worse

Governance issues can harm the U.S. economy, decrease the country’s standing in financial markets, and impact interest costs and the nation’s fiscal stability.

Feb 2, 2023

Opportunities For Bipartisan Fiscal Policy in 2023

“Sound fiscal policy can make it easier for the Fed to bring inflation down without pushing the economy into a recession,” writes Ben Ritz.