The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet

By: Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: November 13, 2025

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By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Rochester Institute of Technology

After 43 days, the U.S. government shutdown finally came to an end late on Nov. 12, 2025, when Congress voted through a long-overdue funding bill, which President Donald Trump promptly signed.

But the prolonged gap in government-as-usual has come at a cost to the economy.

The Conversation spoke with RIT economist Amitrajeet A. Batabyal on the short- and long-term impact that the shutdown may have …

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