1st Edition

Social and Economic Statistics for Africa Their Sources, Collection, Uses and Reliability

By G.M.C. Kpedekpo, P.L. Arya Copyright 1981
272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

272 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1981, this book deals with the general nature of social and economic statistics; their sources, collection, use and reliability with an emphasis on Africa and source material available in Africa which deals with Africa. The authors look in depth at specific topics such as population, crime, health, housing, labour, social security, agriculture, external trade and national... Read more

1. Nature, Scope, Uses and Limitations of Social and Economic Statistics 2. Population Statistics 3. Health Statistics 4. Educational Statistics 5. Housing Statistics 6. Criminal Statistics 7. Labour Statistics 8. Social Security Statistics 9. Agricultural Statistics 10. Financial Statistics 11. External Trade Statistics 12. National Accounting Statistics 13. Socioeconomic Indicators

Biography

G.M.C. Kpedekpo was Professor of Economics, Ahmadu Bello University.

P.L.Arya was Senior Lecturer, Ahmadu Bello University.

Original Review of Social and Economic Statistics for Africa:

‘…a most welcome contribution to African development.’ S. Ikponmwosa Idele, Social and Economic Studies, Vol 36, No. 2, 1987.