Public Finance

  • Coverage: Reading Proficiency Level 3, Public schools EN

    For Reading Proficiency Level 3 in public schools, the coverage rate is the proportion of children in public education who reach that level. The measure is …

  • central government

    In public-sector statistics, central government refers to institutions exercising authority for the country as a whole. This category generally covers national ministries, executive bodies, and comparable …

  • budget balance

    The general government's budget balance is the fiscal result recorded for a defined accounting period. It is positive when receipts exceed outlays and negative when outlays …