Teaching Index Numbers to economists

O’Neill, Robert (2015) Teaching Index Numbers to economists. Cogent Economics & Finance, 3 (1). p. 1115625. ISSN 2332-2039

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Abstract

Economic statistics are frequently reported in the form of index numbers. This article considers how the field of Index Numbers should be approached in the teaching of a general economic degree. While the topic finds a natural home in statistics modules, it is emphasised that the area can also be referred to in the teaching of other areas of economics. It is also emphasised that the differences between Index Numbers theory and the practice of compiling economic statistics such as inflation can help students gain a better understanding of applied economic statistics. Methods for assessing learning in the area are also considered and available material to support teaching is also summarised.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HA Statistics
Schools:	Huddersfield Business School > Quantitative Analysis Research Group
Related URLs:	Author
Depositing User:	Robert O'Neill
Date Deposited:	30 Nov 2015 11:06
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2016 16:52
URI:	http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/26587

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