Proposal for PhD-
Fiscal Policy in Iran

1. The validity of Wagner’s Law in Iran
Investigating the relationship between Economic growth (GDP) and Government expenditures.
2. The sustainability of Budget in Iran
Investigating the relationship between Government expenditures and Tax revenues.

3. The spend-tax-hypothesis in Iran.
Investigating the relationship between Government expenditures and Tax revenues.

4. The twin deficit hypothesis.
Investigating the relationship between budget deficit and trade deficit

5. The relationship of Inflation and Economic growth in Iran.
Investigating the relationship between Economic growth (GDP) and Inflation rate.

Methodology

1. Unit root tests
2. Unit root tests with breaks
3. Cointegration techniques
4. Granger causality tests