National Economic Accounting : The Commonwealth and International Library: Social Administration, Training Economics and Production Division

National Economic Accounting seeks to fill a gap that exists in the field of applied national accounting. It examines the relationship between accounting conventions and statistical material used in the accounts. The book is divided into three parts. Part One discusses the methodology of national accounting, and it covers the history, development, and purpose of national accounting. Part Two relates to the sources of data for national accounting, while Part Three discusses short-term, long-term, project, and economical planning, as well as national account statistics, regional studies, and international comparisons. As the book pays special attention to developing countries, it is highly recommended for government officials and others involved in economic matters in those countries. It is also suitable for accountants, economists, and financial analysts who are interested in national accounting and wish to learn more about it. Content: THE COMMONWEALTH AND INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY, Page i Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv CHAPTER 1 - Introduction, Pages 3-6 CHAPTER 2 - The Development of National Income Accounting, Pages 7-11 CHAPTER 3 - Aggregate Economics and the Development of National Accounting, Pages 12-16 CHAPTER 4 - Definitions of the Main Aggregates, Pages 17-30 CHAPTER 5 - The United Nations System of National Accounts, Pages 31-41 CHAPTER 6 - The Measurement of National Accounts Aggregates at Constant Prices, Pages 42-50 CHAPTER 7 - Allied Statistics: Balance of Payments, Flow-of-funds, and National Balance Sheets, Pages 51-59 CHAPTER 8 - Input–Output Methodology, Pages 60-75 CHAPTER 9 - Use of Official Statistics as Data Sources in National Accounting, Pages 79-86 CHAPTER 10 - The Agricultural Sector: Source Data and Compilation, Pages 87-97 CHAPTER 11 - The Distribution Sector, Pages 98-103 CHAPTER 12 - Source Data for the Manufacturing, Processing, and Mining Industries, Pages 104-107 CHAPTER 13 - Measurement of Capital Formation : The Construction Sector, Pages 108-120 CHAPTER 14 - The Services Sector, Pages 121-128 CHAPTER 15 - The Government Sector, Pages 129-137 CHAPTER 16 - Public Utilities and Transport, Pages 138-141 CHAPTER 17 - Details of Private Consumption Expenditure: Income Distribution, Pages 142-147 CHAPTER 18 - Planning and National Accounts Administration, Pages 151-155 CHAPTER 19 - Long- and Short-term Planning and Projections, Pages 156-162 CHAPTER 20 - National Accounts Models and Economic Planning, Pages 163-168 CHAPTER 21 - Regional Studies and International Comparisons, Pages 169-175 CHAPTER 22 - Project Planning and National Accounts Statistics, Pages 176-179 APPENDIX - Compound Growth Tables, Pages 181-184 References and Notes, Pages 185-186 Index, Pages 187-192