An analysis of the contribution of public expenditure to economic growth and fiscal multipliers in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic, 1990-2015

Garry, Stefanie
Rivas Valdivia, Juan Carlos

2017-08

LC/MEX/TS.2017/19
LC/TS.2017/72

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In this research, different complementary approaches are developed to determine the impact of public expenditure on economic growth in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic. The evolution of the countries’ fiscal performance is analyzed; the strong link between public spending and economic growth is verified; the long-run relationship between current and capital expenditure with GDP growth is identified, and it is shown that public spending has a significant multiplier effect in the short and long-term, highlighting its persistence over time.

Abstract .-- Introduction .-- I. Fiscal panorama of Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic .-- II. Literature review and methodologies for estimating fiscal multipliers .-- III. Contribution of public expenditure to economic growth and fiscal multipliers in Mexico, Central America and the Dominican Republic .-- IV. Conclusions.

CRECIMIENTO ECONOMICO; GASTOS PUBLICOS; POLITICA FISCAL; ADMINISTRACION FISCAL; MACROECONOMIA; ECONOMIC GROWTH; PUBLIC EXPENDITURES; FISCAL POLICY; TAX ADMINISTRATION; MACROECONOMICS;