BIS Review 114/1997  - 12 -  At any rate, it will probably not suffice to set aside the topic of convergence by using the learned argument that a country which is in competition and does not have access to central bank money and credit has no choice but to maintain its competitiveness and keep its public finances in shape.
For example, trade statistics used in the balance of payments are also included in the measure of expenditure on GDP. What is the purpose of course? This course has been arranged to help countries to build their capability to compile balance of payments statistics.