Government spending.

Definition

The money that federal, state, and local governments spend on public goods, services, and programs. The largest categories of federal spending include Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and national defense, funded primarily through tax revenue and borrowing.

Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 Federal spending on Social Security payments to retired Americans
  • 2 State governments funding public schools and universities
  • 3 Local governments paying for police, fire departments, and road maintenance
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.