Understanding Economic Statistics: An OECD Perspective - Couverture souple

Giovannini, Enrico

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9264033122 ISBN 13 : 9789264033122

Editeur : OECD Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

The media publish economic data on a daily basis. Governments make decisions affecting millions 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 and who decides which statistics are useful and which are not? And how can we be sure of the quality of the statistics we read? This book shows readers how to use statistics to understand the world economy. It provides an overview of the history, key concepts, and main providers of economic statistics. It explores the crucial issue of quality assurance and the implications for public trust. Understanding the World Economy through OECD Statistics he media publish economic data on a daily basis. Governments make decisions affecting millions 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 and who decides which statistics are useful and which are not? And how can we be sure of the quality of the statistics we read? This book shows readers how to use statistics to understand the world economy. It provides an overview of the history, key concepts, and main providers of economic statistics. It explores the crucial issue of quality assurance and the implications for public trust. Understanding the World Economy through OECD Statistics is an essential reference for anybody interested in better understanding the important role that economic statistics play in our lives.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: OECD Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9264033122
• ISBN 13: 9789264033122
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 195
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