IMF Updates Primer On Macroeconomic Accounts Statistics
This week the International Monetary Fund issued a free updated pamphlet providing an explanation of the key principles underlying macroeconomic statistics when viewed as an integrated system.
Designed to meet the basic needs of economists and statisticians, the 116-page pamphlet (hard-copy only) highlights the interrelationships between the various sectors and provides a bridge linking the various macroeconomic accounts statistics-national accounts, balance of payments, government finance statistics, and monetary and financial statistics-to assist the reader in understanding the main concepts underlying these statistics.
The pamphlet simplifies many of the concepts, explaining common features and differences, showing how the four key statistical areas harmonize, and providing examples to demonstrate the practical application and uses of the concepts within the conceptual framework. The System of Macroeconomic Accounts Statistics: An Overview, completely updates Pamphlet No. 29 published in 1985. It can be ordered at no charge here.
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