The effect of fiscal policy on economic growth : the case of Algeria- during the period 1980-2018

الملخص EN

This study aims to analyze the impact of fiscal policy on the economic growth in Algeria for the period 1980-2018, using the ARDL model.

The results found that public spending has a positive impact on economic growth in the short and long run.

As for direct taxes, we found that it has a positive relationship with economic growth in the short run but in the long run however, the relationship becomes negative.

Indirect taxes, has a negative effect in the short run, but do not continue to affect in the long run.

Public debt, fiscal deficits have a negative impact on economic growth in the long run.