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Our Founder

Learn more about our founder, Peter G. Peterson, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce and cofounder of the Blackstone Group.

Infographic: The National Debt Is Now More than $38 Trillion. What Does That Mean?

Although the national debt affects each of us, it may be difficult to put such a large number into perspective.

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.

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 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.

With $38 Trillion in Debt, Is the U.S. Headed for More Credit Downgrades?

Three successive downgrades of the U.S. credit rating should alarm elected leaders, but our national debt remains on an unsustainable trajectory.

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.

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.