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Can you take government spending out of GDP?

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The Role of Government Spending in GDP Calculations

This chapter explores the critical impact of government spending on GDP, which represents a substantial portion of the economy. It also delves into differing opinions on the productivity of various government expenditures and the challenges in assessing their contribution to economic output.

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