Training Program
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Target Audience
Compilers of producer price indexes (PPIs) and export-import price indexes (XMPIs).
Qualifications
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or statistics; or equivalent experience.
Compilers of producer price indexes (PPIs) and export-import price indexes (XMPIs).
Participants are expected to have a degree in economics or statistics; or equivalent experience.

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Session No.: ST 22.02V
Location: Singapore, Singapore
Date: April 18-22, 2022 (1 week) New dates
Delivery Method: Virtual Training
Primary Language: English
This course, presented by the Statistics Department, is intended to deepen participants’ understanding of the concepts and methods of compiling PPIs and XMPIs. It provides an overview of the steps of index compilation including establishing index weights, sampling establishments, selecting and specifying transactions to be priced, calculating indexes, and disseminating the results. The role of price indexes as deflators in the 2008 SNA is analyzed, as are related principles of scope, coverage, and valuation. Issues related to expanding coverage of the services sectors are emphasized, including an overview of pricing methods for information and communication technology, transportation, distributive trade, and tourism services.
The course covers the following topics:
The course follows the principles and recommended practices in the PPI (2004) and XMPI (2009) manuals.
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
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