Questions :
What is the primary goal of the International Comparison Programme (ICP), led by the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)?
Options :
- To calculate Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) and price level indices
- To collect data on international trade
- To implement international statistical practices globally
- To produce unemployment estimates globally
correct answer : a)
Explanation :
The main objective of the International Comparison Programme (ICP) is to calculate Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) and price level indices, which help compare the relative purchasing power of currencies and economic productivity across countries.