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GDP by production approach: A general introduction with emphasis on an integrated economic data collection framework
  This document is written as training materials for the compilation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the production approach. In its first part, the document discusses the basic valuation principle in national accounting and the links between it and the business accounting. The second part discusses methods and practices in estimating value added by kind of economic activity. The third part discusses methods and practices in estimating final expenditures. The fourth part discusses an integrated strategy for economic data collection. Finally the fifth part discusses double deflation method. The appendix contains exercises that readers should go through to master the basic concepts and practices in national accounting. 
   
Gross Regional Products: Concepts and Country Practices
 

This document is written as training materials for the compilation of Gross Regional Product (GRP). The document is a summary of the papers presented at the Workshop on Regional Products and Income Accounts, held in Beijing, China between 15 and 19 March 2010. The first part discusses the methodology for Gross Regional Product, which also includes the conclusions reached at the workshop on a number of questions raised for discussions by the participants. The second part summarizes the country practices that were presented at the workshop.