Glossary

Public Services

Goods and services provided or ensured by the state for the population, financed from tax and non-tax revenues, accessible to all members of society, and non-excludable when used simultaneously, providing benefits not only to the individual but also to society as a whole (e.g., defence, healthcare, education, infrastructure, social welfare).

Public Services - glossary for children

Services for everyone, such as schools, hospitals, and national defence. They are paid for with money from the taxes collected by the government.