Interactive: Recent History of the Debt Limit
The debt limit has been the subject of much attention over the past few years. Explore BPC’s interactive to see how it has changed since 2010.
The Geopolitics of Lifting the Crude Oil Export Ban
An increase of American crude oil in the global marketplace likely diminishes the influence of other exporting nations by weakening their market share.
Lifting Crude Oil Export Ban Would Reduce Gas Prices
More U.S. crude oil on the global market would increase global supply, impacting the price of internationally traded gasoline and ultimately the U.S. consumer.
Iran Deal Timeline
Though some provisions of the final deal remain in place for 20 or 25 years, provisions in several critical areas begin to lapse in as early as eight years.
Nuclear Waste Dry Cask Storage, Explained
As nuclear waste continues to make headlines, a common reference point is the dry cask storage in which nuclear waste is sometimes held.
The Value of Prevention
Americans spend an enormous amount of money treating largely preventable chronic conditions. Prevention can reduce demand on the health care system.
Business Can Help Bridge the Infrastructure Gap
America faces a $1 trillion infrastructure funding crisis. Government alone can’t fully fund all of the roads, bridges, and other critical infrastructure our economy needs.
Housing the Families Who Need it Most is Within Our Reach
In developing recommendations to address the nation’s urgent housing challenges, BPC concluded that the “primary focus of federal housing policy should be to help those most in need.”
Retirement Security: A Diversity of Risks
Saving for and managing the risks surrounding retirement security can be a daunting task, as shown by these illustrative profiles.
Compliance Pathways Under the Proposed Clean Power Plan
The proposed regulations by the EPA aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants.