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A causal relationship between government spending and economic development: an empirical examination of the Greek economy

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  • Nikolaos Dritsakis
  • Antonis Adamopoulos

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During the past few years, in many countries, both developed and developing, there has been a tendency to increase government spending. This article intends to examine this tendency of the public sector as well as the existing relationship between the extent of government spending and economic development. The data used cover a time period between 1960 and 2001. An effort is made to determine causal relationships between spending and economic development through the use of Wagner's theory.

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  • Nikolaos Dritsakis & Antonis Adamopoulos, 2004. "A causal relationship between government spending and economic development: an empirical examination of the Greek economy," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 36(5), pages 457-464.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:v:36:y:2004:i:5:p:457-464
    DOI: 10.1080/00036840410001682151
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