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Data is an important ingredient for economic analysis. This paper discusses the various sources of data in the context of India and argues for reform in the Indian Statistical System. In particular, its focus is on maintenance of a panel micro data, helpful in conducting economic research.
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Mookherjee, D. (2010). Statistical Database of the Indian Economy: Need for New Directions. In: Basu, B., Chakravarty, S.R., Chakrabarti, B.K., Gangopadhyay, K. (eds) Econophysics and Economics of Games, Social Choices and Quantitative Techniques. New Economic Windows. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1501-2_22
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