William Howell

Director, Center for Effective Government and Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics, University of Chicago

The U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 13. A government shutdown on Nov. 17 would deal a blow to our economy and to public trust in government, two University of Chicago experts write.

Federal government shutdowns are costly, for the economy and public trust

There are serious debates to be had about government spending, but the edge of a shutdown is no place to have them. Ignoring the consequences won’t bring us closer to more responsible government, two University of Chicago experts write.

By William Howell and Sadia Sindhu