The study empirically examined the impact of fiscal policy on the economy of Nigeria between 1994 and 2014. Secondary method of data collection was used to generate data for this study and the sources of the data included annual reports /accounts and CBN statistical bulletin (2015). Multiple regression of ordinary least square estimation was the tool used to analyse the data in this study. In the model, real GDP (as dependent variable) was regressed on capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, tax revenue and external debts. The study has revealed, that there exists no significant relationship between capital expenditure, recurrent expenditure, tax revenue and the real GDP representing the economy. However, the study found a significant negative relationship existing between external debts and the real GDP. This supports the Keynesian view of government active intervention in the economy using appropriate various policy instruments. The study therefore recommends that: Government should use fiscal policy to complement the adoption of effective monetary policy and maintain the rule of law to promote stability in the Nigerian economy. Government should ensure that capital expenditure and recurrent expenditure are properly managed in a manner that it will raise the nation’s production capacity and accelerate economic growth even as it reduces external borrowing.
Keywords: Capital Expenditure, Fiscal Policy, Nigerian Economy, Real GDP, Recurrent Expenditure
