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Deficits and Debt in the Lens of History

“Sustained deficit reduction is possible only when different political factions can compromise and stick to an agreed course of action,” writes Barry Eichengreen.

What Types of Securities Does the Treasury Issue?

Learn about the different types of Treasury securities issued to the public as well as trends in interest rates and maturity terms.

Welcome to the New Era of U.S. Debt, Where the Bond Market is King

“For now, investors would rather own U.S. bonds than many other nations’ debts . . . That might not always be the case,” writes Heather Long.

What Is Site Neutrality and Could It Help Reduce Healthcare Costs?

While the quality of care is often the same in non-hospital versus hospital settings, the prices charged for treatment in hospitals is higher.

Careers

We seek employees who are creative and motivated, and who share our commitment to addressing our nation’s most pressing challenges.

Trussing the Big Beautiful U.S. Dollar

“We are in the middle of a very dangerous experiment with the U.S. dollar, and with the international monetary system, whose fundamental driver is a fiscal gamble, perhaps brave, perhaps foolhardy,” writes Harold James.

Fiscal Internship

The Fiscal Internship program provides students with first-hand research experience at public policy institutions in Washington, D.C.

Issues: Social Programs

America’s largest social programs, Social Security and Medicare, are on an unsustainable fiscal path. Learn more about social programs and the national debt.

What Is the Disaster Relief Fund?

Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent, endangering lives and extracting a significant fiscal and economic cost.

How Does the U.S. Healthcare System Compare to Other Countries?

Despite higher healthcare spending, America’s health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries.