The Silent Scream of Economic Data: How Government Shutdowns Distort Our Understanding The US government shutdown has severe consequences for economic data and analysis.
On closer inspection, these events are far from innocuous. They distort our understanding of the economy's performance by disrupting the collection and reporting of essential data.
The Role of Government Agencies in Collecting Economic Data Government agencies responsible for collecting economic data continue to function during a shutdown, albeit with reduced staff and resources.