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Jul 13, 2020
Breaking Down the Coronavirus Relief Spending — How Much Direct Aid Has Gone out the Door So Far?
Policymakers have authorized an estimated $3.6 trillion in federal spending to help counter the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 29, 2020
First Economic Growth Report under the Coronavirus: Real GDP Falls 4.8% in First Quarter
The decrease in GDP in the first quarter was driven by a decline in consumption and investment.
Jan 28, 2020
Five Troubling Takeaways from the Latest CBO Report
The U.S. long-term fiscal outlook is notably worse than last year.
Dec 21, 2020
Four Key Takeaways from the Latest 2020 Unemployment Data
The economic impact of the coronavirus has been profound, but it has not been felt equally by all demographic groups.
Jul 8, 2020
Legislation to Fight Coronavirus Pandemic Has Reduced Federal Revenues by $500 Billion
Coronavirus relief legislation is expected to increase federal deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade.
Jun 2, 2021
National Debt to Measure Nearly Double the Size of the Economy in 30 Years
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a considerable increase in spending — but our long-term debt was already on an unsustainable path.
Sep 12, 2022
Recession Remedies in the Face of High Inflation
“Well-designed fiscal policy should help the hardest-hit and most vulnerable families,” writes Wendy Edelberg.
Mar 9, 2020
Budget Terms and Processes
Understanding what’s happening on Capitol Hill requires an understanding of the federal budget process. Here is a guide to some terms used regularly.
Dec 20, 2017
Why You Should Care That 2017 Tax Cuts Will Add to the National Debt
Piling on more debt can harm our economy by crowding out private investment, reducing our fiscal flexibility, and lowering confidence and certainty.