Die staatliche Defizitquote als Demonstrationsobjekt des Zusammenspiels von Statistik und Politik (3 oder 3,0?)

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of reliability of the public deficit ratio in national accounts. Background is the problem of adequacy between theory and measurement. Some controversial accounting rules concerning the timing and sectoring of government transactions are analysed. Finally the use and misuse of the accounting system is discussed.public debt ratio, national accounting