Government Finance Statistics

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Free Online Course: Government Finance Statistics provided by edX is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 8 weeks long, 4-6 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. Government Finance Statistics is taught by Albert Jiménez de Lucio.

Overview
  • This course, presented by the IMF Statistics Department, focuses on both the conceptual framework of government finance statistics (GFS) as presented in the IMF’s Government Finance Statistics Manual 2014 (GFSM 2014, the update of the 2001 edition), and on practical aspects of data compilation.

    The basic concepts, definitions, accounting rules, classifications and presentation tables of the GFS framework are discussed. The compilation and dissemination of comprehensive and cross country comparable GFS are explained.

    Finally, the course shows how to use GFS to evaluate the impact of government activities on a country's economy.

Syllabus
  • Participants should preferably have a degree in economics or statistics, or equivalent experience.