AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina says record spending could increase inflation and slow productivity

A top economist has warned that record levels of government spending could boost inflation and slow productivity, just as updated federal budget figures show payments have risen sharply.

AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina said state and federal spending reached a record share of the economy at about 28 percent in the June quarter.

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