As a percentage of GDP, government purchases in the United States have increased significantly in the past four decades, but government expenditures have been relatively constant.

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While government purchases as a percentage of GDP have fluctuated over the past four decades, overall government expenditures (which include not just purchases but also transfers and interest payments) have generally increased, especially when considering social security, healthcare, and defense spending.

As a Percentage of GDP, Government Purchases in the United