Growth of Public Expenditure: 16 Factors

This article throws light upon the sixteen main factors responsible for the growth of public expenditure. Some of the factors are: 1. The New Concept of Welfare State 2. War and National Defence 3. Population Growth 4. Growth of Democratic Institutions 5. Provision of Economic Over Head 6. The Problem of Urbanization 7. Rising Trend in Price Level 8. Adoption [...]