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Budget deficits and economic activity

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Using annual data of the Greek economy, this paper explores the relationship between budget deficits and real output. The ultimate purpose is to empirically evaluate the validity of the Keynesian proposition and the Ricardian equivalence hypothesis. The econometric methodology is based on error-correction modeling, Granger bivariate and trivariate causality, and Hendry's general-to-specific technique. The ECM results are consistent with the Keynesian proposition, suggesting a significant and positive relationship between budget deficits and real GNP. Copyright International Atlantic Economic Society 1999

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  • G. Vamvoukas, 1999. "Budget deficits and economic activity," International Advances in Economic Research, Springer;International Atlantic Economic Society, vol. 5(1), pages 65-73, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:iaecre:v:5:y:1999:i:1:p:65-73:10.1007/bf02295032
    DOI: 10.1007/BF02295032
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