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?Ask Dr. Kuehl a QuestionHave a question or topic for Chris Kuehl that you would like answered on this podcast? Email it to Brianna Dovichi at [email protected].