Suchergebnisse

An information processing model must be sensitive to the following variables: (1) with what (resource)--ie, in what field should research be conducted, what price can the user pay, what type of material does the user want? (2) for whom (intended users)? (3) to do what? & (4) transmitted how--spoken or written word, or via remote access to a computer? Although the information system itself cannot control accuracy, compatibility, etc of the data, it should be able to indicate to users how the statistical series are constructed & what kind of data (provisional, revised, current or constant monetary units) are supplied. A world statistical center should be created to gather all available statistical material, make series homogeneous, explain divergences, & indicate the degree of reliability. But a distinction must be made between categories of data, especially between data--eg, unemployment statistics--coming from traditional (lesser developed) & modern (developed) sectors or nations. The introduction of a dual system of statistics in all developing countries is proposed, ie using GDP for measuring standard of living in the modern sector, & using other such indicators as the nutritional situation & housing conditions for the traditional sector. 2 Figures. AA Tr & Modified by D. Wurzel.