『Abstract
Many observers have raised doubts about the accuracy and reliability
of China's energy statistics, which show an unprecedented decline
in recent years, while reported economic growth has remained strong.
This paper explores the internal consistency of China's energy
statistics from 1990 to 2000, coverage and reporting issues, and
the state of the statistical reporting system. Available information
suggests that while energy statistics were probably relatively
good in the early 1990s, their quality has declined since the
mid-1990s. China's energy statistics should be treated as a starting
point for analysis, and explicit judgments regarding ranges of
uncertainty should accompany any conclusions.
Key words: China; Energy statistics』
1. Introduction
2. Consistency
3. Coverage and reporting issues
4. Statistical collection and reporting system
5. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
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