fiscal policy

/ˌfɪskəl ˌpɑləsi/
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Other forms: fiscal policies

Definitions of fiscal policy
  1. noun
    a government policy for dealing with the budget (especially with taxation and borrowing)
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    economic policy
    a government policy for maintaining economic growth and tax revenues
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