National Income Statistics for Poland, 1970-1980. A Background Study for Dollar GNPs (Gross National Products) of the U.S.S.R. and Eastern Europe

摘要

The paper presents estimates of GDP, GNP, their components and rates of growth which are based on published statistics, information available in various published sources and some assumptions. The adjusted values of nonmaterial services are added to the values of material production as they appear in statistical yearbooks to obtain GDP at current prices. Similarly, the estimated values of expenditure on nonmaterial services are added to expenditures on consumption products, investment in fixed capital and changes in inventories to obtain GNP at current prices. The ratios of Net Domestic Material Product/GDP and Net National Material Product/GNP are found to be unstable. Comments on principles and methods of price formation, taxation, subsidization, price distortions, the official and special rates of exchange that were used during the 1970's, the purchasing power rates and conversion coefficients are discussed. The rates of growth for 1970-75, 1975-80 and 1970-80 are calculated for the GDP and GNP at constant prices estimates for 1970, 1975 and 1980. (Copyright (c) 1985, The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank.)