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Poor Numbers: How We Are Misled by African Development Statistics and What to Do about It (Cornell Studies in Political Economy),Used
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One of the most urgent challenges in African economic development is to devise a strategy for improving statistical capacity. Reliable statistics, including estimates of economic growth rates and percapita income, are basic to the operation of governments in developing countries and vital to nongovernmental organizations and other entities that provide financial aid to them. Rich countries and international financial institutions such as the World Bank allocate their development resources on the basis of such data. The paucity of accurate statistics is not merely a technical problem; it has a massive impact on the welfare of citizens in developing countries.Where do these statistics originate? How accurate are they? Poor Numbers is the first analysis of the production and use of African economic development statistics. Morten Jervens research shows how the statistical capacities of subSaharan African economies have fallen into disarray. The numbers substantially misstate the actual state of affairs. As a result, scarce resources are misapplied. Development policy does not deliver the benefits expected. Policymakers attempts to improve the lot of the citizenry are frustrated. Donors have no accurate sense of the impact of the aid they supply. Jervens findings from subSaharan Africa have farreaching implications for aid and development policy. As Jerven notes, the current catchphrase in the development community is 'evidencebased policy,' and scholars are applying increasingly sophisticated econometric methodsbut no statistical techniques can substitute for partial and unreliable data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Poor Numbers' by Morten Jerven? A: The book primarily focuses on the challenges of African development statistics, highlighting how unreliable data affects economic growth and policy-making.
- Q: How does unreliable statistical data impact African development? A: Unreliable statistics lead to misallocation of resources, ineffective development policies, and hinder the ability of governments and organizations to assess the impact of aid.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poor Numbers'? A: The author is Morten Jerven, who conducts research on the statistical capacities of sub-Saharan African economies.
- Q: What kind of research does Morten Jerven provide in the book? A: Jerven provides an analysis of how African economic development statistics are produced and used, discussing the implications of unreliable data.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Poor Numbers'? A: The book was published on January 24, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Poor Numbers' available in different formats? A: Yes, the book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in 'Poor Numbers'? A: Key themes include the accuracy of economic data, the importance of reliable statistics for development, and the consequences of poor data on policy and aid.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poor Numbers' have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the significance of evidence-based policy in the context of the book? A: Evidence-based policy is significant as it emphasizes the need for accurate data to inform development decisions, which Jerven argues is currently lacking.
- Q: Is 'Poor Numbers' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic study, particularly for those interested in development economics, statistics, and African studies.