Ravi Kanbur: Political Dimensions of Data and Statistics
IMF Podcasts, December 9, 2016
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Bibliographic details
- Published: December 9, 2016
Key messages from the keynote
- Statistics are fundamentally political in nature and in import, according to Ravi Kanbur.
- Data does not always reflect the reality on the ground when it comes to poverty and inequality.
- The discussion draws on Kanbur's keynote speech at the Fourth IMF Statistical Forum on Statistics for Inclusive Growth, held in November 2016.
Production and contributors
- Podcast produced by Bruce Edwards, International Monetary Fund. Bruce Edwards is described as an award-winning audio producer and journalist who has covered armed conflicts, social unrest, and natural disasters from all corners of the world.
- Additional producer: Rhoda Metcalfe, independent journalist and audio producer.