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The composition of government spending in select advanced economies

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  • Erica KING

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Advanced economies vary significantly in their composition of government spending relative to GDP, from under 20% to over 50%. I examine data on the amount and purpose of government spending in select advanced economies, using 2019 to avoid idiosyncrasies related to the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in 2020. I also offer some remarks regarding the efficiency of public spending. A spreadsheet workbook with data referred to in the text accompanies this paper.

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  • Erica KING, 2023. "The composition of government spending in select advanced economies," Journal of Economics Library, EconSciences Journals, vol. 10(3-4), pages 49-65, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:cvv:journ5:v:10:y:2023:i:3-4:p:49-65
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    JEL classification:

    • H11 - Public Economics - - Structure and Scope of Government - - - Structure and Scope of Government
    • H50 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - General

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