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National accounting is not merely a mathematical issue. In fact, a view of the world and its economic relations may be expressed through economic accounts: “to arrive at [the] national income result, national accounts need to establish what the nation is" (Mitra-Khan, 2007). Although the evolution of the System of National Accounts (SNA) has enhanced knowledge of the income distribution circuit, it has never changed its original focus on measuring economic growth. The purpose of this special issue is to investigate the future development of national accounting by analyzing existing critical issues and considering the objectives set by the sustainable development goals (SDGs). In an economically globalized world, where the production of goods is territorially fragmented, the administrative boundary of income production appears more difficult to measure. Similarly, the need to quantitatively assess the environmental impact and ecological footprint of countries requires seamless integration between the classifications used by national accounts and those used in methodological reference manuals (SERIEE). Furthermore, the increased availability of administrative data (business registers) and big data opens up new scenarios for the measurement of national account aggregates at the territorial level. This special issue also intends to stimulate debate among international researchers as to whether it is possible to extend the boundaries of national accounting, both in its integrated accounting formulation and in related accounts (satellite accounting). The same concepts of production, consumption, and investment could be integrated by considering aggregates, such as human capital, natural capital, or land consumption. With a view to measuring economic well-being, the Stiglitz Report suggested that more attention should be paid to the institutional sector of households, for which it would also be appropriate to integrate economic information with financial information. Although earlier public policies focused on increasing income, a holistic approach that considers individuals’ happiness is needed today (UN, 65/309).

Papers including statistical, social, economic and demographic aspects dealing with the above in an applied or methodological perspective are welcome.

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