Economic

Economic Update: The Shutdown Wasn’t Free

November 4, 2013

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Although the U.S. government is back in business, the shutdown wasn't free. The debacle dragged down growth in the fourth quarter and for the year.

And, given the agreement expires in just a few months, the risk of another shutdown in the first quarter is very real. In this segment, Standard & Poor’s U.S. Chief Economist Beth Ann Bovino explains what lies ahead.

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Economic

Economic Update: The Shutdown Wasn’t Free

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