Official StatisticsA Plaything of Politics?

On the Interaction of Politics, Official Statistics, and Ethical Principles

Autori

• Reimund Mink

Parametri

Pagine

408pagine

Tempo di lettura

15ore

• Economia e affari
• Matematica
• Natura
• Natura, animali
• Scienze sociali

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Official statistics serve as both a reflection of society and a tool for manipulation, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and ethics. The book explores three main themes: the influence of political systems on statistics, the role of official statistics as a state science, and the ethical dilemmas that arise from their use. It emphasizes that the political context significantly shapes how statistics are utilized and interpreted, underscoring the importance of understanding these dynamics in contemporary governance.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2024

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