Suggestions for Alternative Measures of Budget Balance for South Africa
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Summary:
The following hypothesis was set and tested by this study: is the conventional budget balance, as generally accepted and used, still relevant for South Africa? The paper found that several possible alternatives are available but each must be viewed from the standpoint of their applicability to the South African context. Several were not suitable for South Africa-only because of a serious lack of available data needed to make them operational. The paper also highlights the need for reforms in government financial information in South Africa.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2002/110
Subject:
Budget planning and preparation Economic and financial statistics Fiscal policy Fiscal stance Government finance statistics Public debt Public financial management (PFM)
English
Publication Date:
June 1, 2002
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451853353/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1102002
Pages:
26
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