General government expenditures

Governments are responsible for the provision of various goods and services to their populations. Some these under exclusive jurisdiction, example justice system, whereas others, like healthcare, may be provided by both government private entities. In addition providing services, governments also strive redistribute income across society, through social benefits subsidies. The level public varies significantly between countries depending on policy choices, current priorities political systems traditions. Across OECD countries, expenditures primarily allocated transfers. Government tend more stable over time than revenues, which dependent economic cycles. Through spending, provide people with a reliable safety net, guaranteeing them certain entitlements protecting from fluctuations.