ABSTRACT

This research analyzes the implications of government spending on the growth of Nigeria economy over the period in the Nigeria economy. Government expenditure in an economy with regards to spending in the development process, government is presumed to be a veritable tool for economic growth and development leaning on the Keynesian doctrine. This study, therefore, analyzed the behavior of government expenditure in Nigeria and formulated an econometric model, which was found proof that government expenditure in Nigeria responds political instability than economic growth.