Paperback. This book provides an introduction to index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public. It covers the essential basics, mixing theoretical aspects with practical techniques to give a balanced and accessible introduction to the subject. The concepts are illustrated by exploring the construction and use of the Consumer Prices Index which is arguably the most important of all official statistics in the UK. The book also considers current issues and developments in the field including the use of large-scale price transaction data. A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers will be the ideal accompaniment for students taking the index number components of the Royal Statistical Society Ordinary and Higher Certificate exams; it provides suggested routes through the book for students, and sets of exercises with solutions. This book provides an introduction to index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public. It covers the essential basics, mixing theoretical aspects with practical techniques to give a balanced and accessible introduction to the subject. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Titel: A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers (Paperback)
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
Erscheinungsjahr: 2015
Sprache: Englisch
ISBN-10: 1118977815
ISBN-13: 9781118977811
Einband: Paperback
Auflage: 1. Auflage
Zustand: new

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This book provides an introduction to index numbers for statisticians, economists and numerate members of the public. It covers the essential basics, mixing theoretical aspects with practical techniques to give a balanced and accessible introduction to the subject. The concepts are illustrated by exploring the construction and use of the Consumer Prices Index which is arguably the most important of all official statistics in the UK. The book also considers current issues and developments in the field including the use of large-scale price transaction data.

A Practical Introduction to Index Numbers will be the ideal accompaniment for students taking the index number components of the Royal Statistical Society Ordinary and Higher Certificate exams; it provides suggested routes through the book for students, and sets of exercises with solutions.

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Dr Jeff Ralph, Head of Index Number Methodology, Office for National Statistics, Cardiff, UK

Mr Joe Winton, Statistical Training Unit, Office for National Statistics, Cardiff, UK

Dr Robert O'Neill, Lecturer in Economics, University of Huddersfield, UK

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