The rising cost of government

Nation's Business, Sept, 1997

The Rising Cost Of Government

      Federal, State   Cost Of Complying With       Total Cost Of
      Local Spending   Federal, State Regulations   Government
                              In Billions

1987    $1,475                  $588                  $2,063
1988     1,554                   606                   2,160
1989     1,661                   649                   2,310
1990     1,801                   716                   2,517
1991     1,900                   768                   2,668
1992     2,065                   832                   2,897
1993     2,147                   849                   2,996
1994     2,218                   870                   3,088
1995     2,335                   907                   3,242
1996     2,440                   935                   3,375
1997     2,538                   981                   3,519