In this task, you will collect, verify, and organize economic data from credible and official sources. The goal is to create a structured dataset suitable for analysis, reporting, or decision-making. Accuracy, proper sourcing, and clear presentation are essential. You will deliver both a spreadsheet with the data and a Word document containing a short summary of your findings.
Select Economic Indicators:
Gather data on at least three key economic indicators. Examples include:
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate
Inflation rate
Unemployment rate
Interest rate
Public debt as a percentage of GDP
Trade balance
Sources:
Collect data from six credible sources, such as:
World Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Nations (UN) Economic Reports
National Central Banks or Statistics Bureaus
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Peer-reviewed economic research or institutional reports
Data Recording:
For each indicator, record:
Country/Region
Indicator name
Value
Year of the statistic
Source (institution + report or dataset name)
Deliverables:
Spreadsheet Table: Organize all collected statistics into a clean table with proper headers. Ensure consistency and remove duplicates.
Word Document Summary: Write a short summary (3–5 sentences per indicator or country) explaining:
How the data was collected
How accuracy was verified
Any notes on limitations or observations
Quality Check:
Verify all data for accuracy and credibility
Ensure proper formatting and clarity in both files
Submission:
Deadline: 26th November 2025
Deliverables: Spreadsheet (Excel/CSV) + Word document summary