Short-term distributive trade statistics

Short-term distributive trade statistics are an important source of information for developing and monitoring the effectiveness of economic policy and carrying out business-cycle analysis. Whereas annual statistics, such as structural-type statistics described in previous chapters, have detailedness, comprehensiveness and accuracy as priorities, the priority of short-term statistics is to produce monthly and quarterly indicators of the dynamics of distributive trade sector in the most timely manner, even if this will likely result in lower accuracy, less detailedness and reduced scope. These statistics are usually produced according to a strict timetable, and they are required as soon as possible by policymakers. Sometimes, this means that initial figures are subsequently revised or adjusted as more data are collected and analysed.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure