Definition: Fiscal policy is the means by which a government adjusts its spending levels and tax rates to monitor and influence a nation's economy. 

Example: The Government radically changed its Fiscal Policy this year by spending heavily on infrastructure and reducing tax rates.

Business Insight: The Budget is the time when the Government outlines its Fiscal Policy for the coming financial year.

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Fiscal policy refers to the government's spending and taxation practices and impacts essentially every individual and business in the nation. Fiscal policy influences the liable taxes, the amount of money the average consumer can afford to spend and, consequently, your bottom line. Therefore, fiscal policy and its implications are vital for any small business to understand.