Economics and Finance
Economics and Finance captures the economic and financial capacity of a country to support large cross-border investment projects. Use 'Economics and Finance' to assess forecasted population dynamics, potential economic strengths and risks, and existing national infrastructure, including human infrastructure.
Fiscal Position
Fiscal Position refers to a government's overall financial situation, encompassing its revenue, spending, and debt, and how these factors are used through fiscal policy to influence economic growth and stability. A country's fiscal position is assessed by its current revenue minus its current expenditures), which can result in a positive balance/surplus or a negative balance/deficit.
Components
Fiscal Balance
The difference between government revenue and government expenditures, for the purposes of this web application, divided by total GDP. The fiscal position of a country, or its budget balance, is an important indicator of its economic health. Countries with budget surpluses or small deficits are generally able to invest more in investment projects and public services.