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Analiza podstawowych kategorii budżetowych w krajach Unii Europejskiej
Characteristics of the main categories of government budget in UE member states

Author(s): Urszula Smołkowska
Subject(s): Economy, Public Finances
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: sovereign debt; budget deficit; public finance; European Union; COFOG

Summary/Abstract: The paper provides an overview of public finances in the EU member states. The author compares selected indicators, including budget deficit, government debt, government revenue and its sources, as well as government expenditures by COFOG (Classification of the Functions of Government). Particular attention is given to general government expenditures. The author also highlights similarities and differences between general government in Poland and other EU member states. The papers concludes with some remarks regarding challanges to improve the conditions of public finances.

  • Issue Year: 2016
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 127-149
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: Polish
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