1995-'96 shutdowns were in a politically and economically different time . Comment: With districts more partisan , there are fewer moderates in the House today . Most economists agree , however , that the economic impact of a government shutdown depends greatly on how long the shutdown lasts . Unlike today , the mid-'90s economy was booming .
1995-'96 shutdowns were in a politically and economically different time . Comment: With districts more partisan , there are fewer moderates in the House today . Unlike today , the mid-'90s economy was booming .