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National Accounts Statistics (NASx)

National Account Statistics

This course, presented by the Statistics Department, introduces participants to compiling national accounts statistics based on the System of National Accounts, 2008 (2008 SNA) framework. The course covers the sequence of national accounts, the accounting rules, and the key macroeconomic aggregates in the SNA framework. Participants will learn about the three measures of GDP—the production, income, and expenditure approaches—and how to estimate volume measures of value added.

Read More Topic : Macroeconomic Statistics

    Target Audience

    Persons interested in learning how to compile national accounts statistics or in using the statistics for macroeconomic analysis. 

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    Qualifications

    Some knowledge of economics and statistics or equivalent experience is useful. Access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection and a Google Chrome web browser are essential. 

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    Course Objectives

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

    • Describe the SNA framework and identify the key macroeconomic indicators.
    • Define the components of GDP from the production, expenditure and income approaches. 
    • Apply the concepts, accounting rules, methods, and data sources necessary to estimate GDP.
       
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    Upcoming Offering

    Start date End date Location Delivery Method Session No. Primary & (Interpretation) language Apply
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.201 English Apply online by April 1, 2025
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.202 French Apply online by April 1, 2025
    May 1, 2024 April 15, 2025 Course conducted online Online Training OL 24.203 Spanish Apply online by April 1, 2025
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