1 Government health spending and growth in a model of endogenous longevity Rosa Aísa* Fernando Pueyo Economic Analysis Department. University of Zaragoza (Spain) Abstract: We present a model of endogenous longevity that results in a non- monotonic effect of government spending on economic growth. The key element is the effectiveness of publicly provided health care in enhancing life expectancy. Keywords: Endogenous growth, endogenous longevity, government spending JEL codes: 041, I18. *Corresponding author: Rosa Aísa. Address: Dpto. de Análisis Económico. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales, C/ Gran Vía 2, 50005 Zaragoza (Spain). Phone number: 34976761000 ext. 4650. E-mail address: raisa@unizar.es .