What Is Fiscal Policy and What Are Its Purposes

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What is fiscal policy and what are its purposes?

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Definitions:

Net Working Capital

The variance between a business's current holdings and outstanding debts, signifying the entity's short-term economic condition and operational competence.

CCA Rate

The Capital Cost Allowance rate, which determines the percentage of an asset's cost that can be claimed as depreciation for tax purposes in Canada.

CCA

Capital Cost Allowance; a tax deduction in Canada for the depreciation of tangible property.

Earnings Before Interest And Taxes

A measure of a firm's profit that includes all income and expenses except interest and income tax expenses.