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Sep 12, 2022

Five Fundamental Changes for U.S. Fiscal Policy

“Strengthened automatic fiscal stabilizers would enable fiscal stimulus to arrive in a more predictable and efficient manner,” writes William C. Dudley.

Nov 13, 2023

Our National Debt: The Choice Between Leadership or Crisis

“Too often in recent years, Washington has largely governed by crisis. No area better reflects the pressure of constant crisis than the federal budget,”” writes Leon E. Panetta.

Nov 13, 2023

Setting Up a Fiscal Commission for Success

“Establishing a bipartisan fiscal commission could be the first step towards breaking this fiscal deadlock and setting national priorities,” writes Ben Ritz.

Apr 21, 2020

Four Key Takeaways from the Early Unemployment Data

The official unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in March 2020, up from 3.5 percent in February. It was the largest monthly increase since January 1975.

Nov 6, 2017

House Tax Bill Adds $1.7 Trillion to Deficits When You Include Interest

The bill as written would move up the date we return to trillion dollar deficits by two years, to 2020.

Apr 30, 2019

Trustees Warn: Social Security’s Total Costs Next Year to Exceed Income for First Time Since 1982

The report anticipates that in 2020 — for the first time since 1982 — the program’s total costs will exceed its total income.

Feb 20, 2020

Do Voters Care about the National Debt? The Polls Say They Do

Heading into 2020, the vast majority of Americans are urging leaders in Washington to address the unsustainable national debt and budget deficit.

Sep 18, 2014

Peterson Foundation Launches Fiscal Toolkit for Candidates

As candidates talk to voters about the issues affecting America’s future this election season, the Election 2014 Fiscal & Economic Toolkit provides a wealth of material to inform the conversation, including infographics, charts, polling data, and videos illustrating the connection between fiscal health and economic strength.

Jun 8, 2015

IMF Warns of Rising U.S. Debt

The IMF raises concerns that progress on important fiscal issues is being hampered by political dysfunction in Washington.

Aug 31, 2020

What Has the Coronavirus Taught Us about Our Healthcare System and Preparedness?

The pandemic exposed major U.S. healthcare issues, but key lessons can help improve the system going forward, according to two leading experts.