Chart Pack: Healthcare
These charts illustrate the growth in U.S. healthcare spending and how it affects the federal budget.
Read MoreHow Does Labor Supply Impact the Fiscal Outlook?
Labor supply plays a central role in the United States’ fiscal outlook and currently stands at a turning point.
Read MoreThe Current Ratio of Workers to Social Security Beneficiaries Is at an All-Time Low and Projected to Decline Further
Social Security has been a cornerstone of economic security for more than 90 years, but the program is on unsound footing.
Read MoreThe Four Key Institutions in the Federal Budget Process
Four institutions provide the analytical foundation for nearly every federal budget decision.
Read MoreSocial Security Reform: Lessons From the Greenspan Commission
As the conditions of the 1980s mirror that of today, a commission is a viable and helpful framework worthy of consideration.
Read MoreBudget Basics: National Defense
The national defense budget funds a wide range of activities and represents a significant share of overall federal spending.
Read MoreChart Pack: Defense Spending
A selection of key charts on defense spending in the United States.
Read MoreInfographic: The Facts About U.S. Defense Spending
National security is both a vital priority and a significant part of the federal budget.
Read MoreThe Rising National Debt Means Fewer Jobs, Lower Wages for Young People
The national debt is growing faster than ever, and the consequences for the job market are serious.
Read MoreSocial Security Is in Trouble. What Does That Mean for Younger Americans?
Social Security’s looming insolvency is also a threat to the economic future of younger Americans.
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