Wagner's Law and public expenditure in Iraq: a test using disaggregated data

Authors
Asseery, AA Law, D Perdikis, N
Citation
Aa. Asseery et al., Wagner's Law and public expenditure in Iraq: a test using disaggregated data, APPL ECON L, 6(1), 1999, pp. 39-44
Citations number
21
Categorie Soggetti
Economics
Journal title
APPLIED ECONOMICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
13504851 → ACNP
Volume
6
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
39 - 44
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-4851(199901)6:1<39:WLAPEI>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Recent developments in time series analysis have encouraged economists to r e-examine the validity of Wagner's Law. Recent econometric tests have shown mixed results with some upholding the hypothesis while others contradict i t. Carrying out econometric work with aggregated data could account for thi s. This study using disaggregated data measured in both real and nominal te rms also leads to contradictory results.