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Feb 14, 2025
Top 10 Reasons Why the National Debt Matters
At $38 trillion and rising, the national debt threatens America’s economic future. Here are the top ten reasons why the national debt matters.
Jul 9, 2018
Trustees: Funding Challenges Threaten Medicare’s Future
The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will be depleted in 2026, which is three years sooner than was projected in last year’s Trustees report.
Sep 30, 2021
What Is a Carbon Tax? How Would It Affect the Economy?
In light of the growing urgency of the climate crisis, many lawmakers, advocacy groups, and American citizens are calling for the government to undertake policies to more comprehensively address climate change.
Feb 20, 2025
What Is a Wealth Tax, and Should the United States Have One?
Proponents of the wealth tax argue that it could help address rising wealth and income inequality while also generating revenues.
Mar 27, 2019
Why Fiscal Space Matters
Lower levels of debt allow governments to respond more effectively to a recession or financial crisis.
Apr 3, 2023
Almost 25% of Healthcare Spending is Considered Wasteful. Here’s Why.
The United States has one of the most expensive health systems in the world, hampering the country’s fiscal and economic well-being.
Mar 7, 2023
How Can Fiscal Policy Help Reduce Inflation?
Responsible fiscal policy can play an important complementary role to monetary policy in helping to moderate inflation.
Oct 21, 2020
3 Ways to Improve the Federal Budget Process
The current budget process is ill-suited for managing the nation’s long-term fiscal affairs. Learn about possible reforms to reimagine the budget process.
Dec 8, 2023
America’s Underlying Deficit Doubled in Fiscal Year 2023
In FY23 the federal government officially incurred a budget deficit of $1.7 trillion — about $320 billion higher than last year’s amount.
Nov 27, 2018
Budget Basics: Balanced Budget Amendment — Pros and Cons
What is a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution, and how would it work in practice?