Trends in international distribution of gross world product
- New YorkUS United Nations 1993
- v,336p.
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Analyses the effects of using alternative conversion rates on the changes in the distribution of gross world product between countries and regions over time. Covers the period 1970-1989. Uses four types of conversion rates: market exchange rates as published by the International Monetary Fund; purchasing power parties estimates from Penn World Tables; World Bank Atlas conversion rates used by the World Bank and price adjusted rates of exchange developed by the Statistical Division of the United Nations Secretariat. Presents detailed tables.