Fiscal Expansion, Government Size, and Long-Run Economic GroFiscal Expansion, Government Size, and Long-Run Economic Growth: Evidence from Economic Freedom and Institutional Qualitywth: Evidence from Economic Freedom and Institutional Quality
Background: Fiscal expansion is widely used to stabilize economic activity during periods of uncertainty, yet its long-run relationship with economic growth remains debated, particularly regarding fiscal sustainability, allocative efficiency, and institutional effectiveness. Objective: This study examines the relations...