The Influence of Government Expenditure on Economic Growth in Morocco: An ARDL Approach

Yassin Lhajhouji (), Rachid Hasnaoui () and Mohcine Bakhat ()
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Yassin Lhajhouji: Laboratory of Economic Sciences and Public Policies (LSEPP), Ibn Tofail University, 14000 Kenitra, Morocco
Rachid Hasnaoui: Laboratory of Economic Sciences and Public Policies (LSEPP), Ibn Tofail University, 14000 Kenitra, Morocco
Mohcine Bakhat: Laboratory of Econometric Modelling, Financial Analysis, and Performance Management, Hassan 2 University, 21100, Casablanca, Morocco

International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, 2025, vol. 15, issue 4, 179-186

Abstract: The interplay between public sector expenditure and economic growth remains a pivotal area of inquiry for scholars and policy practitioners. This investigation scrutinises the ramifications of government spending on economic growth in Morocco from 1970 to 2023. Employing the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) estimation technique alongside data derived from the World Development Indicators, this study explores the effects of public investment, demographic variables, and foreign direct investment (FDI) on GDP over short and long-term horizons. The findings reveal a pronounced positive correlation between government expenditure and long-term economic growth, thus highlighting the essential function of public investment in driving developmental progress. In contrast, the short-term impacts of FDI and population growth on GDP are relatively modest, indicating a possible temporal lag before these factors exert their comprehensive influence. This research enriches the sparse body of literature concerning fiscal policy in Morocco and proffers substantive insights for policymakers seeking to enhance public expenditure strategies within sustainable development.

Keywords: Government Expenditure; Economic Growth; ARDL Model; Moroccan Economy; Fiscal Policy Efficiency (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.32479/ijefi.18985

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