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Mar 26, 2024
Infographic: Spending on Prescription Drugs Has Been Growing Exponentially
The growing cost of prescription drugs presents a significant challenge to the quality and affordability of healthcare in the United States.
Aug 26, 2019
Three Key Ingredients for Negotiating a Fiscally Responsible Budget Deal
Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, details the three key ingredients for negotiating a deficit-reducing budget deal.
Jul 30, 2019
What Are the Trends Slowing Wage Growth?
While there has been positive news about recent wage growth, looking back over the last 40 years reveals a different story for the average worker.
Sep 11, 2025
What Is Budget Reconciliation?
The reconciliation process avoids the potential need to gather 60 votes to end debate and, therefore, allows the Senate to adopt legislation with a simple majority.
Nov 14, 2019
Why Are Prescription Drug Prices Rising and How Do They Affect the U.S. Fiscal Outlook?
The rising cost of drugs has significant implications not only for Americans who rely on medications, but also for our nation’s budget and fiscal outlook.
Nov 8, 2021
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.
Apr 18, 2022
Issues
Learn more about critical, interconnected policy areas that drive our national debt.
Sep 25, 2025
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.