The short- and long-term effects of a U.S. government shutdown

There’s much to learn about the potential short- and long-term effects of this shutdown — the longest in U.S. history — by looking at research on past shutdowns. We’ve summarized several peer-reviewed studies on the effects of the 2013 shutdown, which look at topics including short-term spending habits, changes in crime rates, fluctuating stock prices and long-term effects on employee morale.

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https://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/budget/government-shutdown-effects-research/