Debt & Deficits
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Economists in Favor of Smart Deficit Reduction
Read moreA recent op-ed from Joe Scarborough in Politico has brought back attention to the stimulus vs. deficit reduction debate. Some commentators like Paul...
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How Far We Have to Go on Deficit Reduction
Read moreIn the past few weeks, we have made the case for putting debt on a downward path as a percent of GDP as a goal for the next round of deficit reduction...
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Putting the Debt on a Downward Path
Read moreYesterday, President Obama suggested we need about $1.5 trillion in deficit reduction on top of what has been enacted so far, a claim which matches a...
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Make Your Own Deficit Reduction Plan!
Read moreAll eyes are on Washington, as we see what the White House and the Congress agree on to avert the fiscal cliff and begin to tackle our debt. While we...
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Myth Buster: Those Who Advocate for Deficit Reduction Should Love the Fiscal Cliff
Read moreIn the first of our "Myth Buster" series this week, we take on the myth that those who advocate for deficit reduction should love the fiscal cliff. We...
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What Works and What Doesn't for Deficit Reduction
Read moreThe IMF's most recent World Economic Outlook has a very helpful chapter looking at six case studies on countries who have dealt with a high debt...
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Report: CBO’s Long-Term Budget Outlook
Read moreCorrection: This paper originally stated that the Social Security trust fund is projected to be exhausted in 2033. The combined Social Security and...
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When It Comes to Deficit Reduction, Timing Matters
Read moreThe news that Britain has entered into a double-dip recession touched off a fierce debate last week over the role of austerity in the country's...
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CBO’s Projections Show Need for Smart, “Go Big” Approach: Comparing Major Debt Reduction Plans
Read moreCRFB has published an updated version of this comparison chart on its blog, The Bottom Line.
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