7. Which of the following is true about the annual budget prepared by the Government? * O It is a part of the fiscal policy of the government O It is a part of the money-saving policy of the government O It is a part of the commercial policy of the government It is a part of the monetary policy of the government

7. Which of the following is true about the annual budget prepared by the Government? * O It is a part of the fiscal policy of the government O It is a part of the money-saving policy of the government O It is a part of the commercial policy of the government It is a part of the monetary policy of the government

Exploring Economics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter24: Fiscal Policy

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