Abstract
The 2025 System of National Accounts (SNA) introduces significant advancements in the measurement of economic activities in the digital age. This article explores the methodologies developed to capture the impact of digitalization, including the recognition of data as an asset, the role of digital intermediation platforms, and the treatment of free digital products. These updates provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the modern economy, reflecting the true nature of economic transactions today.
By enhancing the measurement of GDP and other key macroeconomic indicators, the 2025 SNA offers new insights into the digital economy's influence on production, consumption, and international trade. This article aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of these developments and their implications for economic measurement and analysis, highlighting the potential extension of analytical possibilities stemming from the innovations related to the digital economy in the 2025 SNA.
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