Chapter 5: Public Finance

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1. 5

   Public Finance

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   Public Finance examines government activities and financing methods,...

2. 5.1

   Introduction To Public Finance

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   Public Finance is the study of government activities regarding resource...

3. 5.2

   Key Concepts In Public Finance

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   Public finance examines the government's role in the economy, focusing on...

4. 5.2.1

   Meaning And Definition Of Public Finance

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   Public Finance examines how governments manage their financial activities,...

5. 5.2.2

   Importance Of Public Finance

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   Public finance is essential for facilitating economic growth, ensuring...

6. 5.3

   Public Revenue

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   Public revenue is the income collected by the government through taxes,...

7. 5.3.1

   Taxation

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   Taxation is the primary method through which governments raise revenue,...

8. 5.3.2

   Non-Tax Revenue

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   This section outlines the various sources of non-tax revenue for governments...

9. 5.3.3

   Borrowing

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10. 5.4

    Public Expenditure

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    Public expenditure refers to government spending aimed at promoting economic...

11. 5.4.1

    Revenue Expenditure

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    Revenue expenditure refers to the government's day-to-day operational costs,...

12. 5.4.2

    Capital Expenditure

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    Capital expenditure involves government spending that leads to the creation...

13. 5.4.3

    Developmental And Non-Developmental Expenditure

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14. 5.5

    Public Debt

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    Public debt is the total amount of money a government owes to creditors,...

15. 5.5.1

    Internal Debt

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    This section explains internal debt, defined as the total amount owed by the...

16. 5.5.2

    External Debt

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    External debt refers to the money a government borrows from foreign lenders,...

17. 5.6

    Fiscal Policy

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    Fiscal policy involves the government’s use of taxation and spending to...

18. 5.7

    Budgeting And Budget Deficit

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    This section outlines the principles of budgeting and explores the...

19. 5.8

    Principles Of Public Finance

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    The Principles of Public Finance examine the core tenets governing financial...

20. 5.9

    Fiscal Federalism

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    Fiscal Federalism concerns the allocation of fiscal responsibilities between...

21. 5.10

    Conclusion

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    The conclusion highlights the essential role public finance plays in a...

22. 5.11

    Summary Of Key Points

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    This section provides a comprehensive overview of public finance, detailing...