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On Problems and Perspectives of Development of System of National Accounts (Discussions and Commentary)

Abstract

The authors consider problems of implementation of SNA 2008 and perspectives of development of SNA as well as the possible topics for preparation of the next international standard of national accounts It is noted that main problems of implementation of SNA 2008 are associated with the new treatment of globalization, outlays on research and development, an output of central banks, as well as with securing relevant sources of primary data.

Some experts in national accounting believe that it is expedient to postpone revision of the SNA 2008 for a relatively long period of time and focus on improving analysis of selected aspects of economic process and on harmonizing with other systems of information such as system of business accounting, system of indicators of protection of environment, system of indicators of wellbeing of population. The matters of reliability and comparability of GDP are discussed in the article, it is noted that they are important in the context of international comparisons of GDP by purchasing power parities, carried out in accordance with the decision of UN Statistical Commission. It is in this context the authors indicate that implementation of internationally agreed definitions does not secure comparability of GDP and this conclusion is clarified.

About the Authors

Yuriy N. Ivanov
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russian Federation

Dr. Sci. (Econ.), Prof.; Scientific Director of the Department of Statistics

GSP-1, 1-46 Leninskiye Gory, Moscow, 119991



Tat’yana A. Khomenko
Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States
Russian Federation

Consultant

39, Myasnitskaya Str., Build.1, Moscow, 107450



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Ivanov Yu.N., Khomenko T.A. On Problems and Perspectives of Development of System of National Accounts (Discussions and Commentary). Voprosy statistiki. 2018;25(12):3-11. (In Russ.)

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