The Shutdown Effect: Budgets, Back Pay, and Business Fallout

Season 5, Episode 28: Welcome back to Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl. This week Dr. Kuehl reports on the government shut down – what concerns are we having?

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 5, Episode 28 (6:08 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about the government shut down & what does this mean?

• Are shutdowns impactful? Do they recover quickly?
• Do government employees catch up with back pay? What groups are hurting most?
• What is the real problem with companies shying away from working with the government??
• The new BBB Bill – why should the construction sector tune in?
• Impact the economy next year – what is the monkey wrench now with this hold?
• Will this provision be mute? What is the latest news today?
• If a proper deal is made, will the shutdown end?
• Figuring out a budget after it’s become a crisis… why wasn’t this decision made a long time ago?
• Most of the data now sending positive signals? Unemployment low, GDP growth, is this guaranteed for the rest of the year?
• Are we on the cusp of a recession?

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