Social Security Reform: Options to Adjust Benefits
A well-designed benefit reduction policy would improve the equitability by better balancing the payouts between low- and high-income earners, say proponents.
Read MoreHow Much Can the Administration Really Save by Cutting Down on Improper Payments?
Cutting down on improper payments could increase program efficiency, bolster Americans’ confidence in their government, and safeguard taxpayer dollars.
Read MoreHow Do States Pay for Medicaid?
Medicaid’s role in state budgets is unique, since the program acts as both an expenditure and the largest source of federal support in state budgets.
Read MoreInfographic: How the U.S. Tax System Works
One issue that most lawmakers and voters agree on is that our tax system needs reform.
Read MoreHow Does Government Healthcare Spending Differ From Private Insurance?
Government insurance programs, such as Medicare and Medicaid, made up 45 percent, or $1.9 trillion, of national healthcare spending.
Read MoreHow Do Quantitative Easing and Tightening Affect the Federal Budget?
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in stabilizing the country’s economy.
Read MoreA Bipartisan Roadmap for Social Security Reform
Lawmakers are running out of time before automatic reductions to benefits are activated; the Brookings Institution plan is a valuable contribution to the policy discussion.
Read MoreU.S. Population Growth Is Slowing Down — Here’s What That Means for the Federal Budget
Understanding how demographic challenges contribute to the United States’ fiscal challenges can help policymakers adopt fiscally sustainable policies.
Read MoreFull Array of Republican Tax Cuts Could Add $9 Trillion to the National Debt
Fully extending the TCJA would cost approximately $5.0 trillion, while other elements of the Republican tax agenda also have large price tags over ten years.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Federal Budget
The federal budget is more than just a set of numbers. Learn about revenues, spending, and the budget process.
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