The Impact of Fiscal Policy Variables on Output Growth

Author/Editor:

Philip R. Gerson

Publication Date:

January 1, 1998

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This paper surveys the theoretical and empirical literature on the relationship between taxation and public expenditure and economic growth. Particular attention is paid to the effect of taxation and government expenditure on the supply and productivity of labor and physical capital. Studies suggest that well-targeted government expenditures on health, education, and infrastructure should have a positive impact on growth. By contrast, the impact of taxation on the supplies of labor and capital, and on output growth, is more muted.

Series:

Working Paper No. 1998/001

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

January 1, 1998

ISBN/ISSN:

9781451841602/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA0011998

Pages:

74

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