Course description
Government Finance Statistics
Finally, the course shows how to use GFS to evaluate the impact of government activities on a country's economy.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Course delivery details
This course is offered through The International Monetary Fund, a partner institute of EdX.
4-6 hours per week
Costs
- Verified Track -$25
- Audit Track - Free
Certification / Credits
What you'll learn
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:
- Explain the basic concepts, definitions, and accounting principles in the integrated GFS framework.
- Classify basic government flows and stock positions according to GFSM 2014.
- Apply the general principles to classify an entity in the public sector and in relevant subsectors, such as the general government and public corporations.
- Record the fiscal flows and stocks associated with the activities of public sector entities, following the GFSM 2014 guidelines and classifications.
- Explain how the main GFS aggregates and analytical balances are calculated, and what they show about the government’s impact on the economy.
- Develop a migration plan to adopt the GFSM 2014 methodology, and compile and disseminate GFS following international guidelines.
- Recognize the value of comprehensive, consistent, and internationally comparable GFS, and the use of the key GFS indicators in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of fiscal policy.
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