Data Quote by Angus Deaton
“My work shows how important it is that independent researchers should have access to data so that government statistics can be checked and so that the democratic debate within India can be informed by the different interpretations of different scholars.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Indian Data Transparency Forum, 2021
Independent researchers need data access to verify statistics and enrich democratic debate with diverse scholarly views.
In simple terms: Data openness lets scholars check stats and inform public discourse.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for open data for accountability.
Themes
transparency
research
democracy
accountability
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
academic
When to use this quote
- academic research
- government reporting
- media analysis
- policy making
Key Concepts
open data policy
statistical verification
public policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How would open data change public debate?
- What safeguards protect privacy?
A Different Perspective
Political resistance may limit data sharing.
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