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Based on the criteria of par. 6.3, we can distinguish an A, B and C-classification of the methods to compile regional GVA in prices of the previous year (see par. 3.9.1 for a clari- fication of the A, B and C-methods).

The following combinations of regional criteria are classi- fied as A-methods:

I. The combination of criteria 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 has been fulfilled.

— Re criterion 1: the correct formula has been used. — Re criterion 2: the industrial detail used is close to

A*64 or for some industries at A*88 or even 4-digit level of NACE Rev. 2.

— Re criterion 3: the regional price indices used at or close to A*64 are a good reflection of the goods and services produced in the regions. For instance, regional price indices for agricultural products and real estate activities (rents and imputed rents of owner-occupied dwellings) have been taken into account.

— Re criterion 5: the method of double deflation has been used. Direct deflation of regional GVA in current prices is an A-method if the production process of an industry is close to identical for each region.

— Re criterion 6: regional price indices are available for deflation of compensation of employees. Deflation of GOS per industry and region has been based on the corresponding national implicit deflator. When using the extrapolation method, the condition is that quality changes of the regional volume indicators need to be minor from one year to another.

— Re criterion 7: regional GVA of the regions in prices of the previous year add up to the corresponding national GVA.

II. The combination of criteria 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7 has been fulfilled.

— Re criteria 1, 2, 5 and 7: see the remarks above (for combination I).

— Re criterion 4: the national price indices used at or close to A*64, or for some industries A*88 or even beyond, are considered a good proxy for regional price indices, and separate regional price indices for agricultural products and real estate activities (rents and imputed rents of owner-occupied dwellings) have been taken into account.

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— Re criterion 6: national price indices are available for deflation of compensation of employees. Deflation of GOS per industry and region has been based on the corresponding national implicit deflator. When using the extrapolation method, the condition is that quality changes of the regional volume indicators, such as employment, need to be minor from one year to another.

The following combinations of regional criteria are classi- fied as B-methods:

III. The combination of criteria 1, 2 (A*38 of NACE Rev. 2), 3, 5, 6 and 7.

— Re criteria 1, 5, 6 and 7: see the remarks above (for combination I).

— Re criterion 2: the industrial detail used is A*38. — Re criterion 3: whether the regional price indices

at A*38 are a good reflection of the goods and services produced in the regions cannot be assessed. However, if the regional price indices are expected to be a good reflection, the method might be regarded as an A-method.

IV. The combination of criteria 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

— Re criteria 1, 5, 6 and 7: see the remarks above (for combination II).

— Re criterion 2: the industrial detail used is A*38. — Re criterion 4: whether the national price indices

at A*38 are a good proxy for regional price indices cannot be assessed fully. However, the method might be considered as an A-method if the national price indices are expected to be a good reflection of the regional price indices and separate regional price indices have been made for agricultural products and real estate activities (rents and imputed rents of owner-occupied dwellings).

Methods for the compilation of regional GVA in prices of the previous year are C-methods if one or more of the criteria of the B-methods regarding the production or income approach are not fulfilled.

6.5. Applying the criteria for the

compilation of regional GVA in prices

of the previous year to some particular

industries

6.5.1. Introduction

For various reasons it is relevant to provide further explana- tion for some particular industries. This section covers the following industries:

NACE Rev. 2 Description

01–03 Agriculture, forestry and fishing (Section A)

41–43 Construction (Section F)

45–47 Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor

vehicles and motorcycles (Section G)

55–56 Accommodation and food service activities

(Section I)

64–66 Financial and insurance activities (Section K)

68 Real estate activities (Section L);

of which, imputed rent of owner-occupied dwellings

84 Public administration and defence;

compulsory social security (Section O)

85 Education (Section P)

86 Human health activities (part of Section Q)

‘Agriculture, forestry and fishing’ is a very heterogeneous industry, for which greater detail in produced goods and services is relevant for a proper compilation of regional GVA in prices of the previous year. The construction industry operates in both national and local (more or less closed) markets with possibly different regional price devel- opment. Financial and insurance activities will be discussed because of the complex nature of this industry. Imputed rent of owner-occupied dwellings receives attention because of its importance and the possibility of different price develop- ment of the rents in different regions. The non-market activ- ities also receive attention because of the complex nature of these activities.

For industries which are based on the SBS, the criteria of par 6.3 and 6.4 for the compilation of GVA in prices of the previous year can be applied without further explanation. The Handbook on price and volume measures in national accounts provides some supplementary guidance for the industries which are not mentioned, for instance for ‘Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities’ (divisions 36–39), ‘Telecommunications’ (division 61), ‘Social work activities’ (divisions 87–88) and ‘Activities of households’ (divisions 97–98).

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