Title: Understanding economic statistics : an OECD perspective /
Authors: Giovannini, Enrico.; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher: OECD,
Year: 2008
Subjects: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; Economics Statistical methods Evaluation.
Abstract: 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.
Contents: The Demand for Economic Statistics -- Basic Concepts, Definitions and Classifications -- The Main Producers of Economic Statistics -- An Overview of OECD Economic Statistics -- Assessing the Quality of Economic Statistics.