National Accounts Statistics

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National Accounts Statistics (NAS)

This course, presented by the Statistics Department, covers theoretical and practical aspects in the compilation of national accounts statistics based on the conceptual framework of the System of National Accounts, 2008 (2008 SNA). The course consists of lectures covering methodological and compilation issues of the 2008 SNA and workshops consisting of practical exercises in compiling the accounts. The main aim of the course is to train participants in the compilation of gross domestic product (GDP) both at current prices and in volume terms using the production and expenditure approaches. It will cover the main concepts relating to transactions, other economic flows, stocks, institutional units, and product classifications.

The main lectures and workshops include:

(i) the production ...

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Target Audience

Compilers of national accounts statistics employed by national statistical agencies, central banks, or other agencies responsible for compiling the data.

Qualifications

Participants should have a degree in economics or statistics or equivalent experience.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to:

Understand the main concepts and definitions of the 2008 SNA.
Describe the compilation of GDP using production, expenditure, and income approaches.
Discuss the importance of price and volume measures in the national accounts.
Explain the value of high-quality national accounts statistics to policy makers and business decision-makers.

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