So, why has the USA a lower general government spending than Luxemburg or Belgium? You can't predict the general governemnt spending based on the size, populat

So, why has the USA a lower general government spending than Luxemburg or Belgium? You can't predict the general governemnt spending based on the size, population and PPP/capita. The fact remains, Switzerland has an extended welfare state, cheap education and still lower general government spending than the US. But well, maybe it is also because the Swiss people have greater power over the government than any other country.