First, we need high-quality and comprehensive statistics if we are to understand the structural changes that are taking place in the economy. One obvious area where the demand for statistics is increasing is the resources sector. We need to understand where the investment is going, and how both production volumes and prices are changing.
Alan Greenspan: Banking Remarks by Mr Alan Greenspan, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve System, before the Independent Community Bankers of America Convention, San Diego (via satellite), 17 March 2004. *  *  *  It is a pleasure once again to participate in the annual meeting of the Independent Community Bankers Association.