An analysis of Greek external sector statistics and their application in academic research and economic policy making

Issue title: Greece and Greek Statistics

Guest editors: George Bitros

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Theofilakou, Nancy K.^{a; *} | Stournaras, Yannis^a

Affiliations: [a] Department of Economics, University of Athens, and Hellenic Ministry of Finance, Athens, Greece | Athens University of Economics and Business, Athens, Greece

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Nancy K. Theofilakou, Department of Economics, University of Athens, and Hellenic Ministry of Finance, 5-7 Nikis Str., 10180, Athens, Greece. Tel.: +30 210 3332895; Fax: +30 2103332821; E-mail: [email protected]

Abstract: This paper provides a comprehensive discussion on the compilation and the dissemination of Greek external sector statistics. We compare them with international statistical standards and examine their potential limitations. Our statistical analysis indicates increased consistency of the various trade statistics and improved comparability over time. The empirical findings vindicate the wide use of Greek external sector statistics by academics and in economic policy.

Keywords: External trade statistics, statistics quality indicators, economic policy

DOI: 10.3233/JEM-130368

Journal: Journal of Economic and Social Measurement, vol. 38, no. 1, pp. 41-56, 2013