Economists Say Shutdown Will Hurt, But Hard To Add It Up

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After weeks of wondering what would happen, Americans now know:

1. Congress missed the midnight funding deadline for the new fiscal year, triggering disruptions in government operations.

2. That will slow economic growth, at least in the short term.

But just how far the damage will go is far from clear. Economists say they can’t refine their predictions because they have no idea how long the shutdown might last or how many federal workers may be furloughed. Continue reading “Economists Say Shutdown Will Hurt, But Hard To Add It Up”