That is a good point. Governments usually don't have science in their priorities of expenses. Probably you cited the US example which has a hugeee investment in army. But we can take Brazil, my home country, example as well, the government doesn't invest so much in the army and still science is the low priority LOL. I just saw that 50 % of the expenses of the government is for public retirement plans, I was expecting something, then you have 10% for health ( in this case to provide health infrastructure, like public hospitals etc), for social security 14% (unemployment plans etc), 7% education (public schools and universities), 5% for expenses related to work, and 10% of others... This others you have somewhere research expenses hehe. I found a value corresponding to 0.5% of the total government expenses. So this is a low investment for sure!
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Public Debt – Around 24-25% of the total expenditure: A significant portion of the budget is dedicated to servicing the national debt, which remains one of the highest in the EU.
Social Security and Welfare – Approximately 30-32%: This category includes pensions, unemployment benefits, and other social transfers. Italy has an aging population, so this is one of the largest budget items.
Healthcare – Around 10-12%: The Italian public healthcare system is funded primarily through the state and regional governments. It provides universal coverage, but rising costs are an ongoing challenge.
Education – Approximately 7-8%: This includes spending on schools, universities, and vocational training programs, as well as public research funding.
Public Administration and Defense – About 6-7%: This includes salaries for civil servants, spending on local and national government, and defense-related expenses.
Transport and Infrastructure – Around 4-5%: This category covers the maintenance and development of national infrastructure such as roads, railways, and airports.
Public Order and Safety – Approximately 2-3%: This includes funding for police, fire services, and the judiciary.
Environmental Protection and Culture – About 2-3%: This includes spending on environmental conservation, as well as support for cultural heritage and activities.
Economic Affairs and Development – Around 5-6%: Includes investments aimed at supporting economic growth, such as subsidies for businesses and industrial development.
just that we got a shitload of public debt to fix
We complain sometimes about how we manage bad the DHF funds, and then I see how governments manage bad money I just start thinking that humans can't manage money lol