Outcome
Fiscal sustainability
Put federal debt on a sustainable path so obligations to seniors, defense, and public investment are honored without crowding out the next generation.
What we watch
Debt-to-GDP ratio
Direction
↓ Down is good
Issues serving this outcome
5 issues are tagged as serving this outcome.
Federal Deficit & National Debt
StatedEconomy & Fiscal PolicyAddressing more than $36 trillion in national debt without crashing the economy or gutting services.
Inflation & Cost of Living
StatedEconomy & Fiscal PolicyAddressing rising prices while maintaining economic growth.
Medicare & Medicaid
StatedHealthcare & Public HealthSustaining and improving healthcare programs that serve 150+ million Americans.
Social Security & Entitlements
StatedEconomy & Fiscal PolicyKeeping promises to retirees while ensuring the programs survive for future generations.
Tax Reform
StatedEconomy & Fiscal PolicyA tax system that raises adequate revenue, promotes growth, and distributes burdens fairly.