A statistical framework for the analysis of productivity and sustainable development

Oulton, Nicholas (2004) A statistical framework for the analysis of productivity and sustainable development. CEPDP, 629. Centre for Economic Performance, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK. ISBN 0753017547

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Abstract

To analyse the consequences of the changing economic structure of the UK, we need a set of statistics broken down by industry that are consistent with the whole economy measures available from the national accounts. The theory of growth accounting then provides a framework in which the contribution of each industry to the national economy can be measured and assessed. This paper identifies the obstacles currently facing a researcher trying to implement this approach. It makes a number of recommendations for the improvement of official statistics.

Item Type:	Monograph (Discussion Paper)
Official URL:	http://cep.lse.ac.uk
Additional Information:	© 2004 Nicholas Oulton
Library of Congress subject classification:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory H Social Sciences > HA Statistics
Journal of Economic Literature Classification System:	Q - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics > Q0 - General > Q01 - Sustainable Development O - Economic Development, Technological Change, and Growth > O4 - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity > O47 - Measurement of Economic Growth; Aggregate Productivity; Cross-Country Output (Income) Convergence C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C8 - Data Collection and Data Estimation Methodology; Computer Programs > C82 - Methodology for Collecting, Estimating, and Organizing Macroeconomic Data
Sets:	Collections > Economists Online Research centres and groups > Centre for Economic Performance (CEP)
Identification Number:	629
Date Deposited:	25 Jul 2008 11:25
URL:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/19963/

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