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While the report presents interesting statisticalfactors and underscores the need for BDs to stay on top of compliance, beyond the nature of exhortation there is little of value in the suggested ways to improve compliance.
Seasonally adjusted figures are calculated to minimize the statistical impact of temporary factors, such as increased hiring during the summer tourist season in Greece, for example.