Institution

Eurostat

Year

2014 ongoing 

Level

Basic to intermediate

Includes exercises

Yes

Material content

1) Context 2) Strategy 3) Basic concepts 4) Business register and statistical classifications 5) Statistical and administrative sources 6) Non-observed and informal sectors 7) Volume measures 8) Supply and use tables 9) Measuring quarterly GDP

Target audience

NA compilers, especially in developing countries.

Abstract

This online textbook consists of a set of interlinked articles which explain in detail how statistics producers, such as national or international statistical institutes, may build a coherent system of national accounts (SNA), especially in developing countries. They focus particularly on the early stages of the implementation. The articles are based on the official Eurostat handbook, Essential SNA - Building the basics. They supersede that handbook. The textbook is updated continually online.