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As the government shutdown looms, local economist King Banaian breaks down the potential economic ripple effects. It’s a story that hits close to home for many.

Gas prices are on the rise but where will they peak? St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics Professor King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says due to Sauk Arabia announcing that they will extend their voluntary production cuts of 1 million barrels per day through the end of the year.

Recession has been a hot topic of discussion in regards to the economy for quite some time. St. Cloud State Economist and Dean, School of Public Affairs King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says there is a belief by economists that a recession can be avoided with a "soft landing" where inflation is brought down.

Many economists including St. Cloud State's King Banaian believe a recession will happen early in 2023. Banaian is the Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics Professor at SCSU. He indicates we may already be in a recession but if we aren't we will be soon.

Gas prices in the St. Cloud area and throughout the nation have been dropping for quite a few weeks now. St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economic professor King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says the steady decline in gas prices is a sign of decreased demand but could also be a sign that we are already in a recession or will be soon.

The talk of recession in the United States has been going on for months. St. Cloud State Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economic Professor King Banaian joined me on WJON. He says we may be in a recession now and if not now, soon.

The cost of goods and services have been on the rise due to inflation for the past 6 months. King Banaian is the Dean, School of Public Affairs and Economics professor at St. Cloud State. He says with an unemployment rate below 4% and prices rising because people can afford to spend more, he has a hard time believing we're going to have a recession anytime soon.