Public economy refers to the management and regulation of resources and finances for the benefit of society. Synonyms for this term include public finance, government economics, national economy, and state economy. Public finance specifically relates to the management of government revenue and expenditure. Government economics is a broader term that encompasses all aspects of economic policy and management by the state. National economy refers to the overall economic activity of a country. Similarly, state economy refers to the economic activity of a particular state or region within a country. All of these terms refer to the management of economic resources for the public good.