Journal Article The Role of National Income Estimates in the Statistical Policy of an Underdeveloped Area: A Comment Get access A. R. Prest A. R. Prest Cambridge Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The Review of Economic Studies, Volume 21, Issue 3, 1953, Pages 223–228, https://doi.org/10.2307/2295777 Published: 01 January 1953

THE main purpose of this article is to record and analyze the results of some investigations into United Kingdom consumption data over the period I870-I938. The discussion is arranged in three sections consisting respectively of a brief survey of the economic and statistical problems involved, a summary of the data used and the results obtained, and an appraisal of the significance and value of these results. It should be emphasized at the outset that section I is little more than a survey of the work done in this field by others.' The main contribution which it is hoped will be made by this article is to extend these ideas and formulations over a longer time-period than has previously been attempted with United Kingdom data.