Social Security Reform: Options to Raise Revenues
Here are the pros and cons for three approaches to increasing funds dedicated to Social Security.
Read MoreInfographic: U.S. Healthcare Spending
Improving our healthcare system to deliver better quality care at lower cost is critically important to our nation’s long-term economic and fiscal well-being.
Read MoreWhat Is Inflation and Why Does It Matter?
Here’s an overview of inflation, why it matters, and how it’s managed.
Read MoreShould the U.S. Change the Corporate Tax Rate in 2025?
Here’s why lawmakers lowered the corporate tax rate in 2017, how the lower rate impacted the U.S., and how the rate might be reformed in 2025.
Read MoreTax Cuts Then and Now: The Debt Is Much Higher
The United States was in a more sustainable fiscal position when lawmakers previously enacted tax cuts.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreBudget Resolution Relies on Overly Optimistic Assumptions About Discretionary Spending
Future discretionary spending cuts, which cannot technically be included in reconciliation bills, are difficult to achieve as credible offsets.
Read MoreWhat Are Refundable Tax Credits?
The cost of refundable tax credits has grown over the past several years, with the number and budgetary impact of the credits increasing.
Read MoreWhat Is the Primary Deficit?
The primary deficit is the difference between government revenues and spending, excluding interest payments. Learn more about the U.S. primary deficit.
Read MoreWhat Are Automatic Stabilizers and How Do They Affect the Federal Budget?
To better respond to business cycle fluctuations, many important programs in the federal budget automatically adjust spending based on economic conditions.
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