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How Did the Fiscal Response to Coronavirus Help Small Businesses?

Coronavirus aid programs were implemented to provide much needed support for small businesses, but how effective have they been?

How Did the Fiscal Response to the Coronavirus Help the Economy?

Real GDP could have contracted by an annualized 46.2 percent in the second quarter if there had not been any fiscal response.

New CBO Report: Pandemic Accelerates Existing Fiscal Challenges

Here are five key takeaways from CBO’s latest projections that show the path of federal revenues, spending, and debt through 2050.

Can the TRUST Act Help Fix the Social Security, Medicare, and Highway Trust Funds?

Several federal programs that are governed by trust funds are facing serious funding shortfalls.

What Is Inflation and Why Does It Matter?

Here’s an overview of inflation, why it matters, and how it’s managed.

Divided Government Presents an Opportunity for Democrats and Republicans to Work Together to Solve the Country’s Fiscal Challenges

With a divided government, lawmakers have an opportunity to find common ground on the nation’s pressing fiscal and economic challenges.

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.