A vision of the future - in the official figures

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The UK government would not be justified in changing the way in which official statistics are collected and presented unless this offered additional value for money, according to Tim Holt, head of the Central Statistical Office (CSO). However, the government also has a responsibility to ensure that reliable information is available as a basis for making decisions on labour market issues. He does not feel that there is excessive political interference with official statistics, but accepts the need to boost public confidence in these statistics.

Management, Officials and employees, Interview, Statistics, Statistics (Data), United Kingdom. Central Statistical Office, Holt, Tim

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Why housework should be taking into the accounts

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There is a growing belief in the UK that unpaid work undertaken in the home and the community should be included in national accounts. For this reason, the Office for National Statistics is researching the creation of 'household accounts' which will measure this activity. Obtaining information about the 'productive potential' of households will make it possible to assess the impact of tax and social security policies on decision to take up employment and on decisions relating to childcare.

Home economics

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Good reasons for putting the Mob under a microscope

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It is possible to apply economic analysis to criminal activity, regarding criminal groups in the same way as companies which are aiming to make a profit. Criminal groups tend to operate either in very competitive markets, such as prostitution, or in oligopolistic markets, where a small number of large groups are dominant. Applying an economic method in analysing crime produces some useful information, such as why many people regard crime as a better option than a low-paid job.

Crime

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