Berlin Procedure

The so-called Berlin procedure (BV) is a mathematical procedure for time series decomposition and seasonal adjustment of monthly and quarterly economic time series. The mathematical foundations of the procedure were developed in 1960's at the Technical University of Berlin and the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW). The most important user of the procedure is the Federal Statistical Office of Germany.

The latest version of the Berlin procedure, BV4.1, is available as freeware for non-commercial purposes.


Read more about Berlin Procedure:  Specific Features of The Procedure

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