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Official statistics improvement over the last 25 years

What is it about?

Government statistical offices have greatly improved the timeliness and accessibility of their data. During the same time period it has become harder to collect data. This paper examines the progress that NSIs have made and obstacles they have faced over the last 25 years.

Why is it important?

The world is becoming more and more data driven. The highest quality data on the economy and social progress typically comes from national government statistical offices (NSOs or NSIs). This paper looks at how well they have dealt with the revolutions in data (big data, international comparisons) and difficulties that have arisen.

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