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Poor Numbers
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Morton Jerven's Poor Numbers analyzes the origins, methods, and politics behind national income statistics in many developing countries, arguing they are frequently inaccurate.
He documents how measurement errors, weak state capacity, and informal economies produce misleading GDP figures.
The book explores the implications of poor data for economic research and policy-making, urging greater caution and methodological improvements.
Jerven draws on case studies and historical examples to show how flawed statistics can distort perceptions of growth and development.
The work is influential among development economists and policymakers concerned with data quality.
He documents how measurement errors, weak state capacity, and informal economies produce misleading GDP figures.
The book explores the implications of poor data for economic research and policy-making, urging greater caution and methodological improvements.
Jerven draws on case studies and historical examples to show how flawed statistics can distort perceptions of growth and development.
The work is influential among development economists and policymakers concerned with data quality.
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