Question

Is government spending the same as government outlays? If so why if not explain how they are different.

Answer 1

Answer:

No, it's not.

Explanation:

Government spending include all expense and investment that are needed by the government to operate all of its policies.

Government outlays on the other hand, represent the payment (usually made through cash)  that the government made for its obligations.

The amount of money that has to be paid through government outlays is incurred from the activities within the government spending. The two of them are not the same thing.