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Towards an integrated approach of trade in goods, services and business statistics. Maria Helena Figueira European Commission Eurostat, Director of Business Statistics. Outline. Why integration? The « common framework » Main messages. Why integration?.
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Towards an integrated approach of trade in goods, services and business statistics Maria Helena Figueira European Commission Eurostat, Director of Business Statistics
Outline • Why integration? • The « common framework » • Main messages Business and trade statistics-towards integration
Why integration? • Because now it is expensive and not efficient • The National Accounts model • Business includes Trade (all types) • Globalisation: International Trade – the most important component • REBALANCE trade in Goods and trade in SERVICES Business and trade statistics-towards integration
Main issues of INTEGRATION: • A common classification – CPA/CPC and NACE/ISIC • A common framework • Common business registers (the EGR) • Enhance: • Exchange of micro-data among countries • The collection of services in its own right • Identify the level of intra-group trade Business and trade statistics-towards integration
Common Framework • Adjustement of the statistical systems remain relevant • A framework(s) regulation • Preparing the ground at EU level - MEETS Business and trade statistics-towards integration
Main messages • Move forward together • Which new areas and agreement on methodologies • Shift from national to EU perspective • Business statistics to be streamlined via integration: • Legal acts • Classifications • Business registers – the European Business Register • Data collection and processing Business and trade statistics-towards integration
Thank you very much for your attention! Business and trade statistics-towards integration