Posts Tagged ‘government shutdown’
Debt Ceiling Catastrophe
The government shutdown, if short, will mildly depress Q4 GDP growth. The same can’t be said for failing to raise the debt ceiling. The government currently runs a $640 billion deficit/year, 4% of GDP, while GDP growth is 2%. If the debt ceiling isn’t raised, the budget must be balanced, thus federal spending would drop…
Read MoreGovernment Closure as a Tactic
The 20 day State of MN government shutdown this July cost MN $60 million in lost revenue but saved about $65 million n salaries not paid, according the MN Management and Budget Department. Of course, the report failed to look at the damage caused to the state’s reputation. However, given that Gov. Mark Dayton (D)…
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