How Much Does the United States Spend on Prescription Drugs Compared to Other Countries?
The U.S. spends twice as much on prescription drugs as other comparatively wealthy nations, on average.
Read MoreThe U.K. Economic Crisis Proves That Debt Matters, Even for the United States
The economic turbulence in the United Kingdom shows that fiscal responsibility is increasingly important amid high inflation and rising interest rates.
Read MoreDoes UK Crisis Hold Fiscal, Economic Lessons for US Policymakers?
There are many critical differences between our two nations, but can the UK predicament inform U.S. policymakers?
Read MoreThree Major Challenges to Retirement Security
The top financial worry for Americans is having enough money for retirement — and for good reason.
Read MoreHow Can We Reduce the Cost of an Increasingly Expensive Healthcare System?
Healthcare is uniquely inefficient in the United States, as we have the most expensive system in the world, but we do not get the best outcomes.
Read MoreBudget Basics: Unemployment Insurance Explained
The Unemployment Insurance program is a key counter-cyclical tool to help stabilize the economy and speed recovery during downturns or crises.
Read MorePresident Biden’s Policies Would Reduce Deficits by Trillions if Enacted — But Debt Would Still Climb
President Biden’s proposed policies, if enacted, would reduce deficits over the next decade, according to an analysis recently published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).
Read MoreHouse Proposes Modest Increase in Defense Spending
The House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would provide $761.7 billion in defense funding during fiscal year 2023 — a proposed increase of 5 percent.
Read MoreWhat Is in the Inflation Reduction Act and How Much Will It Reduce the Deficit?
The enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act is a promising step forward in our nation’s fiscal situation seriously.
Read MoreThe Ratio of Workers to Social Security Beneficiaries Is at a Low and Projected to Decline Further
Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for almost 90 years, but the program is on unsound footing.
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