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Vital economic data was likely lost during the shutdown – here's why it matters to all Americans

  • Written by Amitrajeet A. Batabyal, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, Rochester Institute of Technology
Wall Street traders aren't the only ones who rely on government economic data.AP Photo/Richard Drew

The shutdown may be over – for now – but its consequences will linger on.

One of those concerns is the dizzying amount of economic data the federal government collects on everything from the state of the economy and investment to the cost...

Read more: Vital economic data was likely lost during the shutdown – here's why it matters to all Americans

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