Compilation Basics for Macroeconomic Statistics

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Free Online Course: Compilation Basics for Macroeconomic Statistics provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 4 weeks long, 2-3 hours a week. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from edX. Compilation Basics for Macroeconomic Statistics is taught by Tobias (Murto) Wickens.

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  • Thiscoursereviews the basic skills, concepts, and principles required to compile and disseminate macroeconomic and financial statistics. The course covers topics such as residence, institutional units, institutional sectors, accounting rules, financial instruments, stocks and flows, the IMF's Data Standards Initiatives, and presents the basic macroeconomic linkages among these statistics.

    Compilation Basics for Macroeconomic Statistics (CBMSx) is offered by the IMF with financial support from the Government of Japan.