Household income and expenditure surveys: a technical study

This study on Household Income and Expenditure Surveys is one of a series of technical studies undertaken by the Statistical Office (now Statistics Division) of the United Nations in pursuance of the National Household Survey Capability Programme (NHSCP) to assist developing countries in the organization of household surveys. The present study deals with methodology of household income and expenditure surveys. It reviews the historical development, international standards, data requirements, concepts and definitions related to household income and expenditure surveys. Discusses the survey methodology, sampling schemes and operations; outlines the suggested content of a survey schedule and a reasonably comprehensive tabulation plan as a basis for selection of requisite tables for preparation and presentation. It is addressed essentially to the developing countries and aimed at helping them in their survey operations.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. International standards and data requirements -- Chapter 3. Scope, concepts and definitions -- Chapter 4. Survey methodology and related problems -- Chapter 5. Sampling schemes and operations -- Chapter 6. Questionnaires, schedules and account books -- Chapter 7. Tabulation, classification and analysis -- Annex 1. Recommendations of the 12th International Conference of Labour Statisticians on methods of family living studies -- Annex 2. Recommendations of the 14th International Conference of Labour Statisticians on consumer price indices -- Annex 3. Programme for statistics of food consumption and nutrition : list of items to be covered in the programme -- Annex 4. Programme for statistics of food consumption and nutrition : list of items to be included in food consumption surveys -- Annex 5. Subject coverage of LSMS in Côte d'Ivoire -- Annex 6. Stsyem of National Accounts : classification of household goods and services -- Annex 7. Distribution of income, consumption and accumulation : classification of socio-economic status

ix, 342 p.

Includes bibliographical references.