Mikhail V. Karmanov
Stereotype of crafty statistics: content, causes and consequences
Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
purpose study consider comprehensively stereotype crafty statistics phenomenon widely spread russia recent years implies officially published data supplied rosstat federal state statistics service inadequate unrealistic also deliberately distorted paper scrutinizes content reasons possible consequences crafty statistics materials methods paper attempts unveil genesis stereotype crafty statistics response civil society sluggish efforts government officials politicians different levels ranks stop declaring slogans get real actions directed improving living conditions standards broad sectors populations paper suggests multiple reasons explore genesis stereotype crafty statistics include complexity methodology statistical calculations overwhelming average indicators subjectivism selecting indicators describe socioeconomic situation data interpretation problems others results conducted analysis revealed due overlay factors predetermines mass character also resilience stereotype also low statistical literacy representatives various segments ordinary russians representatives mass media administration bodies different level political beau monde contribute phenomenon study describes possible negative consequences development stereotype leading serious damage government image broad sectors population consider initiator statistics reflecting improvement situation actions direction conclusion paper reveals risks social stereotypes stereotype crafty statistics particular thriving lack trust population statistics data turning established negative trend total distrust actions projects programs current government