Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries
Vol 7, No 2 (2022): Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries

GOVERNMENT DEBT VS. CONSUMPTION: TESTING RICARDIAN EQUIVALENCE IN SIX ASEAN COUNTRIES

Nur Qoyyim Fathoni (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret)
Lukman Hakim (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2022

Abstract

Fiscal policy in the form of government debt becomes an exciting debate using the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis. Because the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis is opposite to Keynes's theory, the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis assumes that the community behaves rationally; government debt at this time will lead to a public burden in the future, and government debt will not affect society's consumption. This study examines the validity of the Ricardian Equivalence Hypothesis in six ASEAN countries using secondary data on household consumption, government debt, gross domestic product (GDP), government expenditure, and tax revenue. The study uses a data panel model in the period following the Asian crisis in 1998 and the period following the global crisis in 2008. The aftermath of the Asian crisis showed a variable of government debt, gross domestic product, and government expenditure with a significant overpost on household consumption. In contrast, the tax revenue variable negatively affected household consumption. The results estimation of the global post-crisis estimate es indicate gross domestic product variable with significant overage on household consumption while the government debt variable, government expenditure, and tax revenue have a negative relationship to household consumption.

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Abbrev

jaedc

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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FOCUS This journal focused on economics, business, and management in developing countries studies and presents developments through the publication of articles and research reports. SCOPE The Journal of Applied Economics in Developing Countries (JAEDC) specializes on Economics, Business, and ...