Shutdown Deja Vu

The video discusses the challenges of budget disagreements in Congress, comparing past and present conflicts. It highlights the potential consequences of a prolonged government shutdown, including impacts on federal workers, consumer spending, and economic data collection. The video also examines how a shutdown could affect the Federal Reserve's operations and decision-making due to a lack of critical economic data.

What impact could a long government shutdown have on consumer spending?

Why is the lack of economic data during a shutdown a problem for policymakers?