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Official StatisticsA Plaything of Politics?

On the Interaction of Politics, Official Statistics, and Ethical Principles

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Official statistics serve as both a reflection of society and a tool for manipulation, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and ethics. The book explores three main themes: the influence of political systems on statistics, the role of official statistics as a state science, and the ethical dilemmas that arise from their use. It emphasizes that the political context significantly shapes how statistics are utilized and interpreted, underscoring the importance of understanding these dynamics in contemporary governance.

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Official StatisticsA Plaything of Politics?, Reimund Mink

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2024
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Titre
Official StatisticsA Plaything of Politics?
Sous-titre
On the Interaction of Politics, Official Statistics, and Ethical Principles
Langue
Anglais
Format
souple
Pages
408
ISBN13
9783031046261
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Description
Official statistics serve as both a reflection of society and a tool for manipulation, highlighting the complex interplay between politics and ethics. The book explores three main themes: the influence of political systems on statistics, the role of official statistics as a state science, and the ethical dilemmas that arise from their use. It emphasizes that the political context significantly shapes how statistics are utilized and interpreted, underscoring the importance of understanding these dynamics in contemporary governance.