Institution

Statistics South Africa (SSA)

Year

2014

Level

Basic

Prerequisite to participate in course

Preferably a first tertiary degree and some exposure to working on official statistics.

Includes exercises

Yes

Material content

1. Overview of economic statistical system 2. Classification systems 3. Data sources 4. Institutional sectors 5. Accounting rules 6. Transactions in goods and services 7. Approaches to GDP; Income transactions 8. FISIM, insurance and social contributions 9. Balancing items 10. Volume measures 11. Supply and use balancing

Associated course(s)

Course not held since 2017, previously held every year. SSA advocates a very practical approach.

Target audience

Junior statistical officers, especially in Africa.

Abstract

This textbook provides simple numerical examples and exercises to facilitate understanding and allow the learner to apply the conceptual framework in a practical way. Its purpose is to: 1. Convey the most important aspects of the conceptual framework underpinning macroeconomic statistics, in particular the national accounts. 2. Give examples of the conceptual framework within the South African context. 3. Provide short activities ensuring the conceptual framework has been understood.