Definition of fiscal policy
: the financial policy of a government particularly as regards the budget and the method and timing of borrowings and especially in relation to central-bank credit policy
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“Fiscal policy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fiscal%20policy. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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