Measuring the Real Size of the World Economy: The Framework, Methodology, and Results of the International Comparison Program (ICP)

Measuring the Real Size of the World Economy: The Framework, Methodology, and Results of the International Comparison Program (ICP)
ISBN-10
0821397311
ISBN-13
9780821397312
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
693
Language
English
Published
2013-04-25
Publisher
World Bank Publications
Author
World Bank

Description

This volume provides a comprehensive review of the statistical theory and methods underlying the estimation of purchasing power parities (PPPs) and real expenditures, the choices made for the 2005 International Comparison Program (ICP) round, and the lessons learned that led to improvements in the 2011 ICP.

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