Long-Term Budget Deficits: Economic Effects and Potential Responses
NBER funds research on the economic impacts of long-term US federal budget deficits and policy responses, culminating in a 2027 research conference.
Funder: National Bureau of Economic Research
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Paper submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Modest honorarium for selected authors; NBER covers travel for up to two authors per paper; additional travel support not specified.
Summary: Supports research on the economic impacts of long-term US federal budget deficits and policy responses, culminating in a research conference.
Key Information: Papers or detailed project summaries must be uploaded by 11:59 pm ET on the deadline.
Description
This opportunity funds research focused on the economic effects of persistent US federal budget deficits and potential policy responses. Supported by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) will convene a conference in May 2027 to bring together researchers studying topics such as the macroeconomic impacts of government deficits, fiscal policy and inflation, debt sustainability, tax and spending reforms, fiscal uncertainty, and the role of artificial intelligence in fiscal analysis. The conference aims to deepen understanding of long-term US fiscal policy and welcomes a broad range of research approaches, including international comparisons and studies on fiscal institutions.
