National Government Expenditures and Related Policies

National government expenditures and related policies (JEL H5) cover the composition and effects of public spending.

Scope

It includes spending on defence, infrastructure, social programs, and the evaluation of government expenditure.

Sub-topics

• General
• Government Expenditures and Health
• Government Expenditures and Education
• Government Expenditures and Welfare Programs
• Infrastructures • Other Public Investment and Capital Stock
• Social Security and Public Pensions
• National Security and War
• Procurement
• Other

Core questions

• How is public expenditure allocated?
• What are the effects of government spending?
• How should spending programs be evaluated?

Key concepts

• Public expenditure
• Infrastructure spending
• Social spending
• Cost-benefit analysis
• Crowding out

Frequently asked questions

How is government spending evaluated?

Through cost-benefit analysis and program evaluation comparing benefits and costs of public expenditures.