The Impact of Public Expenditures on the Indicators of Economic Growth in Jordan during the Period 2002-2015

Abstract

This study dealt with the impact of public expenditures on some of the economic variables in Jordan during the period (2002-2015). The appropriate statistical analysis (e-views) was used. The study concluded the most important results, of which is the fact that there is a positive impact of public and current capital expenditure and on some economic variables. There is also a positive statistically significant relationship between public and current capital expenditure and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the share of the individual from GDP. The study recommended a set of recommendations, the most important of which is the following: Jordanian government should have a special concern about capital and current expenditure as they have a positive impact and direct effect on GDP and part of it.