Figuring Figures: Exploring Europeans’ Knowledge of Official Economic Statistics

Vicente Maria R. () and López Ana J. ()
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Vicente Maria R.: University of Oviedo – Applied Economics, Campus del Cristo s/n, Oviedo33006, Spain.
López Ana J.: University of Oviedo – Applied Economics, Campus del Cristo s/n, Oviedo33006, Spain.
Authors registered in the RePEc Author Service: Ana Jesús López Menéndez ()

Journal of Official Statistics, 2017, vol. 33, issue 4, 1051-1085

Abstract: Economic issues have been a major concern for Europeans in the last few years. In this context, it is reasonable to suppose that people are aware of the main economic figures regarding Europe. But are they really familiar with them? Do they know what the rates of growth, unemployment and inflation are?The aim of this article is to explore the level of knowledge of these three economic indicators among Europeans. Several regression models are specified and estimated in order to identify the relationship between an individual’s knowledge and their socioeconomic profile, use of the Internet, perceived importance of economic issues and official statistics and trust in them. Cross-country differences are also assessed.

Keywords: Economic indicators; European Union; literacy; misperception (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1515/jos-2017-0049

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