Deregulation and economic statistics: Europe 1992

Bos, Frits (1992): Deregulation and economic statistics: Europe 1992. Published in: National accounts occasional papers , Vol. 47,

Abstract

The consequences of deregulation for economic statistics are discussed with a view to Europe 1992. In particular, the effects of the introduction of the Intrastat-system for statistics on international trade are investigated. It is argued that if the Statistical Offices of the EC-countries do no respond adequately, Europe 1992 will lead to a deterioration of economic statistics in several respects: they will become less reliable, less cost effective and less balanced.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Measurement in economics, deregulation, foreign trade statistics,
• Subjects: C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs