In order to correct a few misunderstanding about total factor productivity(TFP),this paper explains its concept and its connotation in detail,and presents a comprehensive introduction to the choices of model and variables which are used to estimate TFP. This paper also analyses the appropriate levels of TFP in our country.Finally,it gives some instructive advice for estimating TFP.
Since reform and opening up the outside world,the comprehensive evaluation activities have been developing very fast.But there are a lot of problems in the process.Some of them are technical ones,and most of them are caused by the reasons out of the activities.Thereby it is vital to establish the equitable,justicial,open and non government dominated environment.
Construction of statistical standards is the foundation of statistical system reform.By looking at the reality of governmental statistics,improvement is needed in both understanding and practical work.The paper forwards some suggestions in this aspect.
