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Government Spending (G) as a Component of Aggregate Expenditure
In national income accounting, government spending (G) on goods and services is a major component of aggregate expenditure, constituting up to 20% of GDP in some economies. This category includes government consumption, such as wages for public employees and purchases for defense or education. It is distinct from government investment (part of I) and transfer payments, which are excluded from G to avoid double-counting, as they are accounted for when recipients spend them.
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An economy's government reports the following outlays for the fiscal year:
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