Curt Grimm, professor and Charles E. Taff Chair of Economics and Strategy for the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business, warns of potential court system chaos among other implications from Congress failing to raise the U.S. debt ceiling. He further explains how the 2008 subprime financial meltdown has set the stage for the current political standoff in Washington, and he suggests how policy leaders can steer the U.S.

Media Alert: Oct. 2, 2013Attention:  Financial, economic reporters and editors COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Financial and economic experts in the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business are available to expand on their comments, below, about implications of the federal government shutdown and debt ceiling debate.