Definition
Finance and Economy Ministry of Finance
Government policy on raising revenue and spending public money to support economic and social objectives.
Example: The Budget explains how fiscal policy supports growth while maintaining long-term sustainability.
Also known as: fiscal policies
Context: Fiscal describes government revenue and expenditure. It does not create a distinct Singapore meaning for fiscal year; Singapore Government usage is financial year.
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