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How are expenditure decisions made?

How are expenditure decisions made, in the public and private sectors? This short video featuring Dr Ben Hardy examines the differences.

To understand how public expenditure decisions are made, we need to think about the differences between the public and private sectors.

In this short video, Dr Ben Hardy outlines the basis for spending decisions in each sector, and the impact this has on individuals and businesses alike.

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Understanding Public Financial Management: How Is Your Money Spent?

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