Overview of economic statistics

Objectives

Provide a brief overview of the economy and the statistical system that we use to measure the activities in the economy.

short exercise

3 hours maximum for slides

Outcomes

Statisticians will:

  1. understand the framework within which economic statistics are developed, in particular measurement of GDP; changes in prices; growth; and inflation and
  2. relate the framework to their own economy and experience.

Exercises

Identify where the compiling economy does not follow the international standards.

Materials

Overview of economic statistics (Presentation)
Overview of economic statistics

3 hours maximum for slides