Top Economists Weigh in on Rising Inflation, Growing Debt, and America’s Economic Future
Two experts shed light on rising inflation, new COVID variants, growing national debt, and an uncertain economic recovery, for the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
Read MoreThe American Rescue Plan Is Projected to Boost the Economy by 73¢ for Every Dollar Spent
Although the American Rescue Plan’s costliest measures are expected to boost the economy, they may not provide the most bang for the buck, according to CBO.
Read MoreInfographic: What Is in the Build Back Better Act?
The legislation includes support for families and lower-income households, funding for climate change, infrastructure and healthcare, and a range of other social investments and tax policy. The new spending is mostly, but not fully, offset by other savings in the bill.
Read More“Build Back Better” is Mostly Paid For — But Uses Budget Gimmicks
If enacted, the legislation would provide benefits for many lower-income households and take steps to address climate change and other social investments.
Read MoreBipartisan Infrastructure Bill Less than 40 Percent Paid For
Despite lawmakers’ claims, analysts anticipate that a large portion of the spending called for by the infrastructure package will need to be deficit financed.
Read MoreLeading Economists: The Economy Bounced Back Fast, But Major Questions Remain
Amid a complicated economic and fiscal environment, two top economists joined a panel discussion as part of the Peterson Foundation Economic Forum.
Read MoreThe Labor Market Recovery Continued in October
There were 531,000 jobs added in October. However, the unemployment rate remains high, especially for non-white workers.
Read MoreDelta Variant Slows Economy, But Output Still Better Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
The economy continued to grow in the third quarter of 2021, but at a slightly slower pace than previous quarters due to the delta variant of COVID-19.
Read MoreCan the TRUST Act Help Fix the Social Security, Medicare, and Highway Trust Funds?
Several federal programs that are governed by trust funds are facing serious funding shortfalls.
Read MoreShould the Corporate Income Tax Rate be Raised?
The possibility of raising the corporate tax rate has spurred a debate about the optimal corporate income tax rate to balance revenue generation and U.S. competitiveness.
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