Prices Statistics and Index Numbers Course

This one-week coursefocuses principally on price statistics, but also contains lectures on consumer and producer price indices.The course aims to provide a good understanding, to those working within the National Statistical Systems, of the data requirements to produce common index numbers used in their countries. Their methods of construction, their advantages and limitation.

In addition, the course contains workshops in which participants gain practical experience with various quantitative exercises designed to help strengthen their understanding of the theoretical elements.It also deals with database management and data processing methods and issues.

TARGET GROUP

Mid- to senior-level officials responsible for and having direct experience with the compilation of at least one of the following price indices: the consumer price index (CPI), the producer price index (PPI), or export and import price indices (XMPIs).

DURATION

5 Days

OBJECTIVES

• Understand the Concept and Importance of Price Statistics
• Understand the aims of Price Statistics
• Learn the Concepts and Use of price indices

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