The effects of implementing the financial discipline policy on social protection expenditures in Iraq during the period (2003-2022)

Authors

  • Amel Asmar Zaboon University of Al-Qadisiyah, College of Administration and Economics
  • Mohammed Sabah Hassan University of Al Qadisiyah, College of Administration and Economics

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36325/ghjec.v21i00.20584

Keywords:

financial discipline, financial rules, social protection expenditures

Abstract

This research aims to determine the impact of implementing a fiscal discipline policy on social protection expenditures in Iraq during the period (2003-2022(

      To achieve this aims , the descriptive analytical approach was used to present and analyze data related to the study variables and draw conclusions from them, relying on available official and international sources and reports on the subject. Econometric tools were also used, using the Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), the Eviews10 program, and quarterly data to measure the effects of implementing a fiscal discipline policy on social protection expenditures in Iraq.

      One of the most important findings reached by the researchers is that the public expenditure and public debt rules had a significant positive impact on social protection expenditures , while the budget deficit and golden rules had a significant negative impact on social protection expenditures . This indicates a decline and weakness in investment expenditures directed towards social protection

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Published

2026-01-10

How to Cite

Zaboon , . A.A. and Hassan, M.S. (2026) “The effects of implementing the financial discipline policy on social protection expenditures in Iraq during the period (2003-2022)”, Al-Ghary Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, 21(00), pp. 285–316. doi:10.36325/ghjec.v21i00.20584.

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