Exploring the Relationship Between Government Spending and Economic Growth in Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2022
Author (s)
Alpha Ibrahim Bangura
Abstract
This study examines government expenditure and macroeconomic indicators in Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2022, focusing on education, healthcare, and military spending alongside GDP growth, inflation, and foreign direct investment. Using descriptive and correlation analyses, it identifies trends in fiscal allocations and macroeconomic outcomes during periods of post-conflict reconstruction and crises, including the Ebola epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate weak associations between government spending and GDP growth. In contrast, correlations between education expenditure and inflation, and between healthcare and military spending, suggest co-movement among fiscal allocations rather than immediate economic effects. The findings highlight the influence of structural constraints, institutional capacity, and external shocks on financial performance. The study provides insights into fiscal patterns in a post-conflict context and underscores the importance of efficient resource allocation, strengthened institutional capacity, and macroeconomic planning. Future research could investigate governance, long-term sectoral impacts, interactions with external debt, and regional comparative analyses across West African countries.
Key words: Government expenditure, Economic growth, Sierra Leone, Fiscal policy, Education spending, Healthcare spending, Inflation, Foreign direct investment.
| Title: | Exploring the Relationship Between Government Spending and Economic Growth in Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2022 |
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| Author: | Alpha Ibrahim Bangura |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Scientific Reports |
| Website: | http://ijsab.com/jsr |
| ISSN: | ISSN: 2708-7085 (Online), ISSN: 3079-9317 (Print) |
| Publisher | IJSAB International |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1158 |
| Media: | Online |
| Volume: | 12 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| Acceptance Date: | 27/11/2025 |
| Date of Publication: | 29/11/2025 |
| PDF URL: | http://ijsab.com/wp-content/uploads/1158.pdf |
| Free download: | Available |
| Page: | 105-119 |
| First Page: | 105 |
| Last Page: | 119 |
| Paper Type: | Review Paper |
| Current Status: | Published |
Cite This Article:
Bangura, A. I. (2026). Exploring the Relationship Between Government Spending and Economic Growth in Sierra Leone from 2007 to 2022, Journal of Scientific Reports, 12(1), 105-119. DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1158
About Author (s)
Alpha Ibrahim Bangura, Master’s Student in Applied Economics, School of Economics and Management, Beihang University, Beijing, China. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1425-7939
DOI: https://doi.org/10.58970/JSR.1158
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