Such exports Ziivided by (i) Countries (ii) Regions Imports of military equipment Such imports divided by (i > Countries (ii) Regions . . . . . . - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . , . . l . . . * . . . . . . statistics of the Not available If a regularly published exchange rate is unavailable, or considered unsuitable l converting military expenditures, respondents are requested to comtnent on other sible ways for comparing the military expenditures of the responding country with se of other countries, / . . . -481 III. RELATED PROBLEMS AND ASPECTS A. Problems of comparability Background : 99. Implementation of the revised standard reporting instrument, calling for data in national currencies and cstablished prices, would in itself be a majar achievement that should yield benefits through an increase in openness on milítary matters and in the degree of confídence existíng among States. Hotrever, the ultimate aim of establishing a system for international reporting of mílitary expenditures is to provide a necessary basis for negotiating reductions of such expenditures. 'Without generally accepted procedures for comparing mílítary expenditures of different countries at different periods of time, it would probably be very diffícult to arríve at any long-lasting and substantial agreements in this respect, This ís trhy ít ís so important to deal wíth the problems of international s.nd intertemporal comparisons and to find acceptable and practica1 solutions to both these types of problems, 100. The report of the gro- of experts in 1974 had already clearly recognized the need to address the problems of intertemporal and international comparísons, on the basis of a standard model of the scope and content of military expenditures 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the challenges and methods of comparing military expenditures across countries and time periods. It highlights the need for standardized procedures and acceptable solutions to facilitate international comparisons. The text also mentions the importance of establishing a system for reporting military expenditures to achieve long-lasting and substantial agreements on reducing such expenditures. Given the focus on military expenditures and international comparisons, it is likely that the text is related to the field of international relations or security.

**Category**
International trade, Industry