Number: RL33343
Title: The Effects of Government Expenditures and Revenues on the Economy and Economic Well-Being: A Cross-National Analysis
Authors: Thomas L. Hungerford, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report examines the consequences of government spending, especially public social welfare expenditures, and taxation on the economy and the well-being of the citizens. This analysis summarizes the results from previous studies and uses data from 21 industrial countries to compare the U.S. experience with that of other countries.
Pages: 24
Date: April 5, 2006