Steady Growth, From Private and Government Spending

Government spending has contributed to G.D.P. growth in recent quarters, as private-sector growth has remained solid.

Quarterly change in inflation-adjusted gross domestic product
Note: Notes: Change shown as seasonally adjusted annual rate. Private sector is total gross domestic product excluding government spending and investment. Government spending excludes transfer payments, including stimulus checks during the Covid-19 pandemic." Source: Bureau of Economic Analysis By The New York Times