Failures of the 2011 census

  • 2011-03-16
  • By Karina Oborune
The Population and Housing Census 2011 is held in order to collect economic and social data on the population. The data will provide information for government and local councils on deciding how to solve problems, or which services to provide.Interestingly, in comparison with other countries, in Latvia there is no penalty for the population for failing to participate in the census. In other countries, the fine for failing or refusing to complete the census questionnaire, or knowingly providing false information, varies from 20 dollars, and even up to 25,000 euros. In addition, the pay...
 
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