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Time-use surveys

Review paper by Germany

In-depth review on time-use surveys
The Bureau reviewed time-use surveys in November 2010, and noted the increasing demand for time-use surveys as a follow-up to the Stiglitz Commission report and the importance of these surveys to measure the quality of life, well-being, non-market work, gender equality, etc. Insufficient harmonisation reduces the value of this complicated survey.
Outcome of the review
The Bureau set up a Task Force on time-use surveys. In October 2013, the CES Bureau approved the "Guidelines for Harmonizing Time-Use Surveys" reflecting discussions at the Conference in 2013.


Related initiatives
The Centre for Time Use Research maintains an information gateway to research and measurement of time use.

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This page was last updated on: 8 December 2015