This Is What Happens If We Go Over the Fiscal Cliff
By the Editors November 12, 2012
The Tax Policy Center breaks down the tax changes. The CBO handicaps the economic consequences.
Debt-to-GDP Projections and the Fiscal Cliff
By the Editors
How much must the government trim from the budget to the begin paying down its debt?
Economic Consequences of Rising Medical Costs
By Covering Business March 15, 2012
The Congressional Budget Office explains how higher health-care costs have affected the economy.
Measuring the True Cost of TARP
By Covering Business
The latest estimates suggest the program’s net cost will be higher than previously expected.
Stretching the Social Safety Net
By Covering Business March 14, 2012
The government projects how cutbacks to Medicare and Social Security would affect costs and benefits.
How to Lower the Unemployment Rate
By Covering Business
The Congressional Budget Office tries to determine the most cost-effective strategies.
