Long-term fiscal sustainability helps ensure that needs are met during times of prosperity and uncertainty. For over a decade, Fiscal 50 by The Pew Charitable Trusts has served as a guide for state leaders to better understand their state’s fiscal health. Fiscal 50 is an interactive platform providing comprehensive insights on trends that impact the long-term financial well-being of states. Through its user-friendly interface, Fiscal 50 equips policymakers with accurate and timely information from reliable sources.
Fiscal 50 by The Pew Charitable Trusts
Monitor Your State’s Fiscal Trends
Fiscal 50 contains eight valuable indicators that enable users to have a greater understanding of their state’s long-term fiscal health. State Pages allow users to view the budget indicators of a specific state, helping you monitor trends that could impact your home state while providing national and regional context.
Key Budget Indicators
In addition to State Pages, the "Indicators” tab provides a 50-state analysis of a specific budget trend. For example, the Tax Revenue Volatility indicator provides a state volatility score assessing how much your state’s growth rate varies year-to-year. On average, tax volatility has increased, due largely to personal income, sales, and corporate income revenues.
The other key indicators include:
The Budget Threads section of Fiscal 50 includes the latest fiscal and economic analyses by experts at The Pew Charitable Trusts in a centralized platform. The use of data in state fiscal policy is not just helpful but essential for informed decision-making. Fiscal 50 consolidates accurate and up-to-date budget information in an interactive platform, laying the groundwork for long-term fiscal stability.