Higher Interest Rates and the National Debt
Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
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Higher short- and long-term Treasury rates mean that the federal government's borrowing costs will also rise.
The U.S. spent $820 billion on national defense during fiscal year (FY) 2023 according to the Office of Management and Budget, which amounted to 13 percent of federal spending.
https://www.pgpf.org/budget-basics/budget-explainer-national-defense
The U.S. has historically devoted a larger share of its economy to defense than other members of the G-7.
“Today’s new survey shows that fiscal concerns are top of mind in this election, and they want leaders who are committed to solutions,” said Michael A. Peterson.
https://www.pgpf.org/press-release/2024/04/fci-press-release
Over the past 50 years, the share of Medicare spending on hospital expenses has declined the most while the share spent on prescription drugs has increased the most
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0089_composition_medicare_payments
Healthcare spending is a critically important part of the American economy and the federal budget.
Medicare spending is projected to rise rapidly.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0276_medicare_spending_long-term
The growing debt is caused by a structural mismatch between spending and revenues.
SNAP spending sharply increased in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but is projected to decline below historical levels over the next decade.
Mandatory programs and interest costs will take over more of the federal budget, squeezing discretionary programs.
https://www.pgpf.org/chart-archive/0156_mandatory_discretionary_pies