Buch, Englisch, 566 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 221 mm, Gewicht: 885 g
The Nation's Statistical System
Buch, Englisch, 566 Seiten, Format (B × H): 150 mm x 221 mm, Gewicht: 885 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-947439-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press, USA
Reliable and up-to-date statistics are crucial for planning the economic advancement of a nation. This book presents a comprehensive assessment of statistics relating to the present structure of India's economy providing a sound factual basis for formulating development programmes. It discusses the various concepts, definitions, and procedures involved in collecting, compiling, and publishing these data, understanding their reliability as well as limitations to arrive at meaningful conclusions.
Covering statistics on agricultural, industrial, labour, financial, as well as key socio-economic indicators of education, health, environment, this book also compares statistical systems followed in India with those followed internationally. It further elaborates on the comparability of different datasets over time and across organizations pointing out gaps in the available statistics.
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Weitere Infos & Material
- List of Tables
- Foreword by T.C.A. Anant
- Preface
- List of Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: Indian and International Statistical Systems
- Chapter 2: Population Statistics
- Chapter 3: Agricultural Statistics
- Chapter 4: Industrial Statistics
- Chapter 5: Labour Statistics
- Chapter 6: Trade Statistics
- Chapter 7: Transport and Communication Statistics
- Chapter 8: Tourism Statistics
- Chapter 9: Corporate Sector Statistics
- Chapter 10: Price Statistics
- Chapter 11: Index Numbers
- Chapter 12: National Accounts
- Chapter 13: Financial Statistics
- Chapter 14: Environment Statistics
- Chapter 15: Housing Statistics
- Chapter 16: Education Statistics
- Chapter 17: Health Statistics
- Chapter 18: National Sample Survey Organization and Other Research Organizations Conducting Surveys at National Level
- Index
