Sharing the Angst
Moody's Talks - Inside Economics
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Federal Workforce Reductions: Impacts and Implications
This chapter analyzes the recent federal workforce cuts affecting around 100,000 workers, distinguishing between those who accepted resignations and actual layoffs. It explores the ongoing hiring freeze, its anticipated effects on government payrolls, and the long-term strategy of workforce reductions on efficiency and public services. Additionally, the discussion includes the economic repercussions of these cuts, particularly on revenue collection opportunities for agencies like the IRS and national parks.
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