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The Role of Monthly Economic Statistical Bulletins
Author:
Ms. Claudia H Dziobek
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Series:
IMF Policy Discussion Papers
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2002: Issue 009
Language:
English
Publication Date:
01 Jul 2002
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781451970562.003
ISBN:
9781451970562
ISSN:
1564-5193
Pages:
17
Keywords:
PDP; bulletin project; central bank bulletin; publication program; country; transition country; Economic information; statistical capacity building; technical assistance; monthly bulletin; IMF-world Bank Joint Library; Data dissemination
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This Policy Discussion Paper should not be reported as representing the views of the IMF. The views expressed in this Policy Discussion Paper are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent those of the IMF or IMF policy. Policy Discussion Papers describe research in progress by the author(s) and are published to elicit comments and to further debate.
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Monthly economic statistical bulletins issued by central banks and national statistical offices, the focus of this study, are well established in countries with advanced statistical systems. Such bulletins present a synopsis of current economic trends and cater to a broad group of users involved in policy, markets, media, and research. Compendium bulletins serve as a reference point, contribute to public economic knowledge and transparency, and can add to international visibility. The authors find that only about half of developing countries produce monthly bulletins. Based on experience in industrial countries and a survey of 22 successful bulletins from developing countries, this paper highlights the role of such bulletins and discusses selected aspects of their content, production, and dissemination.
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