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The World Economy: Historical Statistics (Development Centre Studies)

by Angus Maddison

The World Economy: Historical Statistics (Development Centre Studies) Cover

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Publisher Comments:

Following up on The World Economy: a Millennial Perspective (OECD, 2001) Angus Maddison offers a rare insight into the history and political influence of national accounts and national accounting. He demonstrates that such statistical data can enlighten the analysis of economic phenomena such as growth, market formation, and income distribution. This approach is particularly interesting for developing countries, which often lack the expertise or data to produce good national accounts and are thus deprived of a vital policymaking tool. For OECD countries, it is a reminder that policies need to be grounded in the reality of verifiable economic data if they are to succeed.

Synopsis:

Following his The World Economy: a Millennial Perspective, Angus Maddison here offers a rare insight into the history and political influence of national accounts and national accounting. He demonstrates that such statistical data can sh

Synopsis:

Following up on his "The World Economy: a Millennial Perspective" (OECD, 2001) Angus Maddison offers a rare insight into the history and political influence of national accounts and national accounting.

Product Details

ISBN:
9789264104129
Subtitle:
Historical Statistics
Author:
Maddison, Angus
Publisher:
Organization for Economic Cooperation & Devel
Location:
Paris, France
Subject:
International economic relations
Subject:
Economics - Comparative
Subject:
Population
Subject:
Gross domestic product.
Subject:
International - Economics
Series:
Development Centre Studies
Series Volume:
257
Publication Date:
February 2004
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
273
Dimensions:
10.68x7.88x.64 in. 1.22 lbs.

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