UNH Analysis Shows U.S. Ranks Low in Government Spending

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November 5, 2019
DURHAM, N.H.—The United States ranks 24th out of 29 countries in government spending as a share of GDP and last in social protection spending, according to new research released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire that uses data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. In comparison, the U.S. ranks at or near the top in military, healthcare, education and law enforcement spending. - Read Full Article

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