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The aim of the article is to answer the question if there is a relationship between fiscal policy developed in exogenous business cycle theories and the shape of business cycle. Estimates based on simple linear regression model indicate that the bigger share of government in the economy the flatter shape of business cycle. It suggests that OECD countries economic practice is opposite to the theory. Also the important finding of this paper is that the lower level of intervention in the economy enhances the economic growth in the long run.