A perspective on trends in Australian Government spending

Kirsty Laurie and Jason McDonald
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Kirsty Laurie: Treasury, Government of Australia
Jason McDonald: Treasury, Government of Australia

Economic Roundup, 2008, issue 1, 27-49

Abstract: This paper provides a summary of trends in government spending. It reveals strong growth in government spending and the size of government, particularly over the past four years. It also discusses the distribution and sustainability of spending and notes the importance of high quality spending and flexibility in resource allocation in responding to future pressures.

Keywords: business fluctuations; cycles; fiscal policy; spending; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E32 E62 H72 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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