Okay, so on Wednesday we're going to set a new record and it is not a good one. It would be the record for the longest government shutdown in American history. Currently that title is being held by the 2018 2019 government shutdown which lasted 35 days.And there's some real economic cost to this. So in that particular shutdown, there was an estimated 375,000 federal workers that were furoughed. You can imagine the strain it would put on all of those households with paychecks not clearing.And for that reason ...

Core Insights - The Coca-Cola system in Morocco significantly contributes to the local economy, supporting over 37,000 jobs and generating $724 million in value-added economic activity in 2024 [2][3][4]. Economic Contribution - The Coca-Cola system, including its bottlers and local suppliers, contributed $724 million in value-added economic activity in 2024 [2]. - The system supported over 37,000 jobs, with 2,273 direct jobs and an additional 35,000 jobs through suppliers and partners, indicating a multiplier effect of 15 jobs for every direct job created [3]. Local Integration - The Coca-Cola system sourced $302 million worth of goods and services from Moroccan suppliers in 2024, supporting various industries such as sugar production and packaging [4]. - The company emphasizes its commitment to local communities and economic development through long-term investments and partnerships [5]. Social Responsibility - The Coca-Cola system is involved in the Africa Water Stewardship Initiative, with a nearly $25 million investment aimed at improving water security across 20 African countries by 2030 [6]. - The initiative focuses on enhancing access to safe water and building community climate resilience [6]. Research Methodology - The socio-economic impact study conducted by Steward Redqueen assessed the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of the Coca-Cola system, combining operational data with third-party economic sources [7]. - The analysis illustrates the extensive economic ripple effects of Coca-Cola's operations, from agriculture to retail [7][8].

Environmental Impact - Destroying the world's largest rainforest is environmentally devastating [1] - Destroying the world's largest rainforest is economically unrewarding [1] Trade Implication - The situation suggests a trade [1]

Government Shutdown Impact - Short Term - Limited movement in Treasury market and other financial indicators expected due to anticipated short-lived nature of shutdown [1] - Previous shutdowns have not had major economic impact [1] - Potential for more local economic impact in Washington DC due to prior federal layoffs [1] - Direct reliance on government payments affected, impacting municipal and state sectors, government contractors, and vendors [1] Government Shutdown Impact - Long Term - Shutdown leading to broader, longer-lasting government policy changes, specifically cuts, could impact DC's local economy [2] - DC's local economy, including street carts, retail, and restaurants, is vulnerable [2] - Significant reliance on government spending, such as defense, is a key factor [2]

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