This article describes the information content of the preliminary estimate of GDP. It shows the proportions covered by industry information as opposed to being covered by estimates. The proportion of information content is also shown for output indicators and deflators. The results are based on the October 2001 preliminary estimate of GDP - a typical preliminary round. Overall the information content of this preliminary estimate of GDP is 45% by value-added weight. For the service industries 35% is based on information.
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