Debt & Deficits
The Cyclical Economic Effects on the Deficit
In a letter to Rep.
CRFB on President Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan
With the release of President Obama's deficit reduction plan this morning, CRFB has put out a
Putting the Brakes on U.S. Debt
As the world continues to struggle with the economic recovery and increasingly overwhelming debt levels, many are looking to Switzerland’s ra
Senator Reid In Favor of 'Deficit Cap' in Debt Limit Increase
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV),
CBO: The Role of Automatic Stabilizers in Deficits
Yesterday, CBO released a report on the effect of automatic stab
How Interest Rates Could Affect Deficits and Debt
Interest rates have an enormous effect on how much we pay each year on servicing our debt.
CRFB Analysis of CBO’s January 2011 Baseline
CBO now projects the 2011 deficit to reach a record-breaking $1.5 trillion, and increased its deficit projections over the 2011-2020 period by