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Fiscal balance is the difference between central government revenues and expenditures. The difference is computed as a share of GDP at current prices.

Central government expenditures comprise all nonrepayable payments to both current and capital expenses, plus net lending. These amounts are computed as a share of GDP at current prices.

Central government revenues comprise all nonrepayable receipts, both current and capital, plus grants. These amounts are computed as a percentage of GDP at current prices.