Over time, the federal government has grown relative to the U. S Over time, the federal government has grown relative to the U.S. economy

State and local government has also increased relative to the US economy

Government expenditures split into categories Direct purchase of goods and services. Government transfer payments. Income redistribution in which recipients not obligated to provide service for income.

The composition of federal and state/local government expenditures has changed

Comparison US with other Developed Countries in Total Government Spending