Answer to Question #156448 in Macroeconomics for Ehtisham

Question

Striking a balance between Corona expenditure and fiscal deficit.

Answer 1

Subnational governments acts in implementation of public health measures to prevent the spread of the virus through screening, population monitoring, crisis communication, coordinated care for vulnerable populations, enforcing confinement policies, ensuring public order and providing health treatment and services for those infected. It also plays a key role in social protection, providing financial support to citizens who cannot work and on business support.