ISBN:
9789264046986
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (PDF-Datei: 195 S., 2,75 MB)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Druckausg. Giovannini, Enrico, 1957 - Understanding economic statistics
Keywords:
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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Economics Statistical methods
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Evaluation
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Wirtschaftsstatistik
Abstract:
The media publish economic data on a daily basis. Governments make decisions, affecting millions (and even billions) of people, based on the economic statistics available to them. In countless different ways, economic statistics are a fundamental part of modern life, shaping the way we interpret and react to the world around us. But how are these statistics produced? Who decides which statistics are useful and which are not? And how can we be sure of the quality of the statistics we read? Drawing on OECD statistics in particular, 'Understanding Economic Statistics: an OECD perspective' shows readers how to use statistics to understand the world economy. It gives an overview of the history, key concepts and the main providers of economic statistics. A detailed chapter provides a comprehensive picture of the main statistical activities of the OECD. Finally, the book explores the crucial issue of quality assurance and the implications for public trust.
Note:
Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 5 of this book are translated and adapted from Le statistiche economiche by Enrico Giovannini, 2006
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Parallel als Buch-Ausg. erschienen
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Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
DOI:
10.1787/9789264046986-en
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