Economic policy.

The article provides information on the economic policy of Bulgaria as of September 2011. The consolidated budget in the first half of 2011 posted a deficit of 466 million U.S. dollars. Costs for social expenditure and subsidies rose while the public-sector wage bill declined, along with capital spending. Issues on the withdrawal of the license of Neftochim refinery by the Customs Agency to operate its warehousing facilities due to its failure to conform to a law passed in 2009 are discussed.