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U.S. Statistical Reference Resources
Reference materials are shelved alphabetically by call number in the Reference Room. Ready Reference materials are held at the Reference Desk.
- 2009 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook REF HC101 .U55 2009
Describes over 100 major U.S. industries and 500+ minor industries. Features: 2009 establishments, employment and sales totals for each industry; 2010 forecast establishments, employment and sales totals; 5-year trend establishments and sales totals; Industry financial ratios such as sales per employees, sales per establishment and employees per establishment; 2008 establishments and sales totals for 500+ minor industries; Industry definitions and descriptions. - 2008 U.S. Industry & Market Outlook REF HC101 .U55 2008
- An Atlas of Poverty in America: One Nation, Pulling Apart, 1960-2003 REF HC110 .P6 G543 2006 + CD-ROM
Provides an historical and contemporary account of economic opportunity in the U.S. The topics were selected based on many factors, most importantly the historical record of poverty in America and the lived experience of being poor in our nation today. A central theme is the enduring character of poverty in America, consistently affecting groups of individuals and places over time. A key message of this atlas is that America’s poor are people who work or who are dependents of people who work and face limited opportunity, often due to living in places that are seriously disadvantaged because of geography or history or both. The story is also one about public policy and the extent to which public intervention has been sufficient to ensure that all persons in this country have an equal chance to achieve their highest potential.
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- Business Statistics of the United States: Patterns of Economic Change REF HC101 .A13122 2010
A basic desk reference for anyone requiring statistics on the U.S. economy. It contains about 3500 economic time series in all, portraying the period since WWII in comprehensive detail, and, in the case of about 200 key series, the period from 1929 through 1948. The data are predominantly from federal government sources. Of equal importance to the data are the extensive background notes for each chapter, which help users to understand the data, use them appropriately, and, if desired, seek additional information from the source agencies.
- Community Sourcebook of County Demographics READY REF HA203 .S65 2007 19th ed.
Contains the most accurate demographic information based on ESRI’s release of the 2007 updates and 2012 forecasts of key population and income data. Updated variables for population, households, families, income, race, age and spending potential for a wide variety of products and services are included. Includes: CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area); U.S. County Information; Profile Sections; Business Data; Summaries; Demographic Update Methodology; Explanation of Variables; and County Maps.
- Community Sourcebook of ZIP Code Demographics READY REF HA203 .S66 2007 21st ed.
Contains the most accurate demographic information based on ESRI’s release of the 2007 updates and 2012 forecasts of key population and income data. Updated variables for population, households, families, income, race, age and spending potential for a wide variety of products and services are included. Contains: Residential and Non-Residential ZIP Codes; Profile Sections; Summaries; Explanation of Variables; Business Data; ESRI’s Segmentation System, Community Tapestry; Demographic and ZIP Code Update Methodologies; ZIP Code Ranges; and ZIP Code Maps.
- The Comparative Guide to American Suburbs REF HA203 .C66 2005
Covers 36 states (plus District of Columbia), 50 metropolitan areas and 2,400 suburban communities with populations of 10,000 or more. This third edition details and ranks the living and business environment of 2,400 suburban communities in America’s 50 largest metro areas.
- County & City Data Book: 2007 READY REF HA202 .A36 2007 ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
Local area supplement to the Statistical Abstract of the United States. A convenient summary of statistics on the social and economic structure of the counties and cities of the U.S. It is designed to serve as a statistical reference and guide to other data publications and sources. Includes a selection of data from many statistical publications and electronic sources, both government and private.
- County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book READY REF HA203 .C68 2008
Compiles information from many sources to provide key demographic and economic data for every U.S. state, county, metro area, and congressional district, as well as every city and town with a 2000 census population of 25,000 or more. Conveniently find data from 1980 to 2006 in easy-to-read tables about a variety of subjects, full-color U.S. maps on selected data topics, and information about geographic concepts and codes. In addition to the updated data, this edition includes 80 congressional district columns, with the newest columns including Agricultural Census data, as well as expanded household and poverty information. - County and City Extra: Annual Metro, City, and County Data Book REF HA203 .C68 2005
- CQ’s State Fact Finder: Rankings Across America REF HA203 .C77 2007
Congressional Quarterly. A valuable reference source for anyone looking to uncover trends in the states. Which states have the best schools? Which states offer the best tax incentives to business? How well is my state handling poverty-related issues? How does my state rank on crime? This easy-to-use volume presents comprehensive statistics on states and supplements them with interpretive resources and tools to help users make sense of the data. The “Subject Rankings” section constitutes the core of the volume, featuring more than 265 tables of data and rankings for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia.
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- Datapedia of the United States, 1790-2005: America Year by Year REF HA202 .K87 2001
Presents the most significant historical statistics of the U.S. in 23 selected areas from 1776 to 2000. In some areas, such as demography, where projections are possible, the data are extended to 2010. Based on Historical Statistics of the United States from Colonial Times and Statistical Abstract of the United States as well as data scattered in numerous other publications. Datapedia brings together in one source the best available data on the U.S. from 1770 to 2000. Serves as a complete and convenient statistical profile of the U.S. covering all its vital sectors.
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- Datapedia of the United States: American History in Numbers REF HA202 .D378 2007
Brings together into one source a compendium of the most significant historical statistics of the U.S. from 1790 to 2007, as well as demographic and other select data projections through 2050. Provides a complete and convenient profile of the U.S. covering all its vital sectors, including the labor market, social welfare, and national defense.
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- Demographics of the U.S.: Trends and Projections REF HB849.49 .R875 2007
A compilation of statistics that cannot be found in one single volume anywhere else, documenting the demographic and socioeconomic trends that have transformed the U.S. since 1950. A reference book for those who want perspective on the many changes in American life – a perspective critical for understanding what the 21st century will hold.
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- Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data
READY REF HD8051 .H36 2010
Compilation of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Recognized as the authoritative reference on the U.S. labor force. Presenting both recent and historical data, this volume features: Introductory highlights for each chapter; Tables covering topics ranging from employment to consumer expenditures; Notes and definitions that alert users to changes in the structure or organization of data sets; Content and formats that allow users to make logical comparisons and timely analyses. - Handbook of U.S. Labor Statistics: Employment, Earnings, Prices, Productivity, and Other Labor Data
REF HD8051 .H36 (2008, 2006, 1999, 1997)
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- Historical Statistics of the United States: Earliest Times to the Present REF HA202 .H57 2006 (5 volumes)
The standard for quantitative indicators of American history.
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- Household Spending: Who Spends How Much On What REF HC110.C6 H68 2009
Based on unpublished data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Expenditure Survey, an ongoing, nationwide survey of household spending. The editors of New Strategist start with the average spending figures collected by the BLS and analyze them in a variety of ways, calculating household spending indexes, total household spending, and household market shares. They do this for hundreds of spending categories by age of householder, household income, household type, race and Hispanic origin of householder, region, and educational attainment of householder. Chapter 1 is devoted to summary household spending statistics. These are shown for consumer units by age, income, household type, region, race and Hispanic origin, and education. Chapters 2 through 11 present detailed spending statistics organized by major product and service category (food, housing, transportation, and so on) and include all typical household expenditures. Within each chapter, spending statistics are shown by age of householder, household income, household type, race and Hispanic origin of householder, region, and educational attainment of householder. For each of the demographic variables, tables show average spending, indexed spending, total (or aggregate) spending, and share of spending.
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- MPA Market Profile Analysis: Consumer and Business Demographic Reports, 2007 Edition, Youngstown-Warren-Boardman, OH-PA READY REF HC108 .Y8 M2 2007 (2 volumes)
Compact and comprehensive data tool for evaluating existing markets, locations and proposed sites for offices, stores, and businesses. The data provided can fuel important applications in advertising strategy, new product development, market research, and long-range planning. Demographic trends in age and income, education, labor force size, employment and occupation provide the best available profile of your market area. Find information for your market or service area by county, Zip code or census tract. - MPA: Market Profile Analysis: Consumer and Business Demographic Reports: 2004 Edition: Youngstown et al, OH READY REF HC108 .Y8 M2 2004
- Profiles of Ohio: History, Statistics, Demographics for All 1,197 Populated Places in Ohio, Including Comparative Statistics & Rankings REF HA571 .P76 2008
Includes seven major sections that cover everything from Education to Ethnic Backgrounds to Climate. All sections include Comparative Statistics or Rankings, and full-color Maps at the back of the book provide valuable information in a quickly processed, visual format. Sections include: Profiles, Education, Ancestry, Hispanic Population, Asian Population, Weather, Maps.
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- Profiles of Pennsylvania: History, Statistics, Demographics for all 3,385 Populated Places in Pennsylvania, Including Comparative Statistics & Rankings REF HA601 .P76 2009
Includes seven major sections that cover everything from Education to Ethnic Backgrounds to Climate. All sections include Comparative Statistics or Rankings, and full-color Maps at the back of the book provide valuable information in a quickly processed, visual format. Sections include: Profiles, Education, Ancestry, Hispanic Population, Asian Population, Weather, Maps.
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- Rand McNally Commercial Atlas & Marketing Guide 2010 REF ATLAS G1019 .R22 2010 (2 volumes)
Population, economic, and geographic data for more than 120,000 U.S. places, complete with large-scale, detailed maps. Brings together the most current economic and geographic information. With maps, tables and charts, the Atlas combines maximum demographic coverage of the U.S. with an authoritative interpretation of business data. Volume 1 includes an introduction to the Atlas, Economic Data section, Population Data section and Map section. Volume 2 includes Statistics by State and a State Index that includes references to the state maps in Volume 1.
- SRDS: The Lifestyle Market Analyst 2006 READY REF HF5415.33 .U6 L54 2006
DMA Market Profiles, Lifestyle Profiles, Demographic Segment Profiles. Using profiles from over 15.2 million households, The Lifestyle Market Analyst gives you answers at every stage of your marketing plan, from selecting initial markets to deploying a promotional campaign. Not only does it break down the American population geographically and demographically, it also includes extensive lifestyle information on the interests, hobbies, and activities popular in each geographic and demographic market.
- State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2010 READY REF HA2002 .S84 ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
Complete source of comprehensive and useful information about the nation’s individual states and metropolitan areas. It includes: • Complete listing and data for all metropolitan areas, including micropolitan areas • The latest population estimates for all areas • New rankings that highlight the findings and trends • A new guide to state and key federal sources of information • New cost of living indicator table for states • Complete descriptions, source citations, and other important information about the data. - State and Metropolitan Area Data Book: 2006 READY REF HA2002 .S84 2006 ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
- The State Economic Handbook 2010 REF HA203 .S723 2010
An annual reference book which provides a concise look at key economic, demographic, and political information for each of America’s 50 states. Data is presented on a state-by-state basis, and the states are ordered alphabetically, from Alabama to Wyoming. There is also a State Ranking section near the end of the book to present a clear look at how the states compare. Following the ranking section is a brief discussion on the data sources used in the book, as well as a glossary of terms that provides a clear understanding of what each variable presented really means.
>>Limited Preview at Google Books - The State Economic Handbook 2009 REF HA203 .S723 2009
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>>Limited Preview at Google Books - The State Economic Handbook 2008 REF HA203 .S723 2008
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- State Profiles: The Population and Economy of Each U.S. State REF HA214 .S836 2010x
This comprehensive reference provides a wealth of authoritative data on key demographic and economic indicators for each U.S. state and the District of Columbia. Each state is covered by a compact standardized chapter that allows for easy comparisons and timely analysis between the states. The data comes from a variety of sources including: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Bureau of Investigation, International Trade Administration, National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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- Statistical Abstract of the United States READY REF HA202 .A22 2008 2011 EDITION AVAILABLE ONLINE
Previous years back to 1885 are in reference collection at HA202 .A22. The standard summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S. It is designed to serve as a convenient volume for statistical reference and as a guide to other statistical publications and sources. Includes a selection of data from many statistical sources, both government and private.
- The Who, What, and Where of America: Understanding the American Community Survey
REF HA201.122 .W48 2010
Covers each U.S. state, county, metropolitan area, and city with a population of 20,000 or more. The American Community Survey (ACS) is ushering in the most substantial change in the decennial census in more than sixty years, it will replace the decennial census long form in 2010 and collect long-form-type information annually rather than only once every ten years, providing more current data throughout the decade. The new ACS estimates combine three years of survey responses (2005-2007) to produce data. This is the first update for communities with populations between 20,000 and 65,000 since the decennial census.
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International Statistical Reference Resources
Reference materials are available for in-library use only and are shelved alphabetically by call number in the Reference Room. Ready Reference materials are held at the Reference Desk.
- Atlas of Global Development: A Visual Guide to the World’s Greatest Challenges, 2nd Edition
REF G1046 .G1 A85 2009
3RD EDITION AVAILABLE ONLINE
2ND EDITION AVAILABLE ONLINE
Second edition of this comprehensive guide to the most critical issues facing the world. This Atlas provides an overview of the world and its people as we find them in the first decade of the 21st century. Through thematic maps, it portrays in space the complexity of the development patterns. It locates development challenges and successes, and illustrates trends and comparative outcomes, relying on a large and up-to-date set of data collected by the World Bank to guide its development programs. These indicators come from many sources, but all have their origin in work carried out in individual countries, usually by statistical offices or other public agencies.
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>>Read at Google Books - Atlas of Global Development: A Visual Guide to the World’s Greatest Challenges REF G1046 .G1 A85 2007
A visual guide to global issues: easy-to-read graphical presentation with every topic being presented by clear world maps, tables, graphs and photographs. Country comparisons: understand key development indicators, including economic growth, life expectancy, infant mortality, safe water, population, poverty and energy use. Global challenges: a revealing view of the world we live in and the issues of AIDS, poverty, migration, pollution and growing populations. Authoritative statistics: from the World Bank’s World Development Indicators.
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- Demographic Yearbook (United Nations Statistics Division) REF HA17 .D45 2003
1948-2008 EDITIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE
Disseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce on an annual basis. Special topics issues cover a wide range of additional topics including economic activity, educational attainment, household characteristics, housing, ethnicity and language, among others.
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- Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook (International Monetary Fund) REF HF91 .I65 2005
Provides, for the most recent seven years, detailed trade data by country for approximately 186 countries, the world, and major areas: tables with current data (or estimates) on the value of imports from and exports to their most important trading partners. In addition, similar summary tables for the world, industrial countries, and developing countries are included.
- Doing Business 2009: Comparing Regulation in 181 Economies REF K563 .B87 D65 v.2009
DOING BUSINESS REPORTS ONLINE
The sixth in a series of annual reports investigating the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 181 economies – from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe – and over time. Regulations affecting 10 stages of the life of a business are measured: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, employing workers, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and closing a business. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why.
- The Global Competitiveness Report 2007-2008 (World Economic Forum) REF HF1414 .G559 2007-2008
COMPETITIVENESS REPORTS ONLINE
Provides users with a comprehensive dataset on a broad array of competitiveness indicators for a large number of industrialized and developing economies. This edition features a record 131 economies, accounting for more than 98% of the world’s GDP. The Report is divided into 3 parts. The first features the WEF’s competitiveness indexes: the Global Competitiveness Index and the Business Competitiveness Index. The second section presents detailed profiles for each of the 131 economies covered, highlighting competitive strengths and weaknesses. The third section includes data tables displaying relative rankings for more than 100 variables.
- Human Development Report 2007/2008: Fighting Climate Change: Human Solidarity in a Divided World
REF HD72 .H85 2007/2008 (United Nations Development Programme)
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORTS ONLINE
As the Human Development Report 2007/2008 argues, climate change poses challenges at many levels. In a divided but ecologically interdependent world, it challenges all people to reflect upon how we manage the environment of the one thing that we share in common: planet Earth. It challenges us to reflect on social justice and human rights across countries and generations. It challenges political leaders and people in rich nations to acknowledge their historic responsibility for the problem, and to initiate deep and early cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. Above all, it challenges the entire human community to undertake prompt and strong collective action based on shared values and a shared vision.
- International Financial Statistics Yearbook (International Monetary Fund) REF HG61 .I57 2009
Acknowledged as a standard source of statistics on all aspects of international and domestic finance, IFS publishes, for most countries of the world, current data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions (including balance of payments and international investment position), government finance, and national accounts. Information is presented in tables for specific countries and in tables for area and world aggregates.
- International Trade Statistics Yearbook 2007 (Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations)
Available in Reference Room at call number HF91 .U473 2007 (2 volumes). In-library use only.
This 56th edition provides the basic information for individual countries’ external trade performances in terms of value, as well as in volume and price, the importance of trading partners and the significance of individual commodities imported and exported. This edition shows annual statistics up to the year 2007 for 180 countries or areas. It is published in two volumes.
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>>2008: Annex I – Trade by Country; Annex II – Trade by Commodity (Old Format)
>>2008: For this first edition of the redesigned yearbook, the country and commodity tables of the previous editions of the yearbook are provided as additional annexes available online. Annex II – Trade by Commodity shows the identical data as the corresponding commodity profiles in Volume II as both were produced at the same time. However, Annex I – Trade by Country shows more recent data than the corresponding country profiles in Volume I, as annex I was produced later in the year along with Annex II.
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- Nations of the World: A Political, Economic & Business Handbook REF HF1010 .N37 2010
This ninth edition profiles every nation and self-governing territory around the world in an easy-to-access, single-volume format. Political, economic and business information, supplemented by maps, charts and tables fill 1,870 pages. The 2010 edition offers tremendous insight into the living conditions, social standings and economic climates of 232 nations, from those in the news to those that seldom make headlines. Every country profile has been reviewed and updated. Dozens of contributors have written thoughtful and comprehensive country essays.
Nations of the World is a reliable, careful compilation of essential information that is presented in a useful, organized format, a reference that is critical for anyone doing business or traveling overseas.
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- Statistical Yearbook (United Nations Statistics Division) REF HA12.5 .U63 2002/2004
CURRENT STATISTICAL YEARBOOK ONLINE / PREVIOUS YEARBOOKS ONLINE
Organized into four parts: The first part, World and Region Summary, presents key world and regional aggregates and totals. Parts two, three, and four cover, respectively, population and social topics, national economic activity, and international economic relations.
- World Almanac and Book of Facts READY REF AY67 .N5 W7 2011
Previous editions back to 1923 available in the general collection at call number AY67 .N5 W7
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- World Development Indicators 2009 (World Bank) REF HC59.3 .W67 2009x
- World Development Indicators (World Bank) REF HC59.15 .W656 2008
WORLD DEVELOPMENT INDICATORS & GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCE DATABANK ONLINE
With its focus on the international development goals, WDI tries to capture the most important issues facing developing countries: the health, education, and welfare of people; sustainable use of natural resources and the reversal of environmental losses; economic growth and management of the economy; the complementary roles of governments and the private sector; and the continuing integration with the world economy. Includes more than 800 indicators for 153 economies. Provides definitions, sources, and other information about the data. Organizes the data into 6 thematic areas: World View: Living standards and development progress; People: Gender, health, and employment; Environment: Natural resources and environmental changes; Economy: New opportunities for growth; States & Markets: Elements of a good investment climate; Global Links: Evidence on globalization.
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- World Development Report 2003: Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World (World Bank)
REF HC59.7 .W659 2003
WORLD DEVELOPMENT REPORTS ONLINE
The annual WDR is a guide to the economic, social and environmental state of the world today. Each year the WDR provides in-depth analysis of a specific aspect of development. Past reports have considered such topics as agriculture, youth, equity, public services delivery, the role of the state, transition economies, labor, infrastructure, health, the environment, and poverty. The reports are the Bank’s best-known contribution to thinking about development.
- The World Economy: Global Trade Policy 2007 REF HF1411 .W647 2008x
Leading economists provide a concise and accessible evaluation of major developments in trade and trade policy. Each annual volume examines key issues pertinent to the multinational trading system, as well as regional trade arrangements and policy developments at the national level. The 2007 issue analyses trade policy in areas such as Malaysia and Trinidad and Tobago as well as revealing the national security concerns that have become a dominant influence on U.S. trade policy since 2001. This year’s special focus examines the Doha Round where contributors evaluate the winners and losers from trade liberalism and investigate the cotton initiative of the World Trade Organization’s Doha Development Agenda.
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- Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations REF G63 .W67 2004x (6 volumes)
United Nations; Africa; Americas; Asia and Oceania; Europe; and World Leaders. Reflecting the ever-changing status of the world geopolitical situation, the 11th Edition includes entries for 193 countries.
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International Statistical Resources on the Web
- Index of Economic Freedom
For over a decade, The Wall Street Journal and The Heritage Foundation, Washington’s preeminent think tank, have tracked the march of economic freedom around the world with the influential Index of Economic Freedom. Since 1995, the Index has brought economist Adam Smith’s theories about liberty, prosperity and economic freedom to life by creating 10 benchmarks that gauge the economic success of 183 countries around the world. With its user-friendly format, readers can see how 18th century theories on prosperity and economic freedom are realities in the 21st century.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF)
An international organization of 185 member countries, established to promote international monetary cooperation, exchange stability, and orderly exchange arrangements; to foster economic growth and high levels of employment; and to provide temporary financial assistance to countries to help ease balance of payments adjustment. IMF’s operations—which involve surveillance, financial assistance, and technical assistance—have developed to meet the changing needs of its member countries in an evolving world economy.- World Economic Outlook Reports
Presents the IMF staff’s analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups, and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects. It is usually prepared twice a year and forms the main instrument of the IMF’s global surveillance activities. - World Economic Outlook Databases
Contains selected macroeconomic data series from the statistical appendix of the WEO Report. Use this database to find data on national accounts, inflation, unemployment rates, balance of payments, fiscal indicators, trade for countries and country groups (aggregates), and commodity prices whose data are reported by the IMF. Data are available from 1980 to the present, and projections are given for the next two years. - Regional Economic Outlook Reports
These reports discuss recent economic developments and prospects for countries in various regions. They also address economic policy developments that have affected economic performance in the regions and discuss key challenges faced by policymakers. - Global Financial Stability Reports
Provides semiannual assessments of global financial markets and addresses emerging market financing in a global context. The report focuses on current conditions in global financial markets, highlighting issues of financial imbalances, and of a structural nature, that could pose a risk to financial market stability and sustained market access by emerging market borrowers.
- World Economic Outlook Reports
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
The OECD brings together the governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy from around the world to: • Support sustainable economic growth • Boost employment • Raise living standards • Maintain financial stability • Assist other countries’ economic development • Contribute to growth in world trade. For more than 40 years, the OECD has been one of the world’s largest and most reliable sources of comparable statistics, and economic and social data. As well as collecting data, the OECD monitors trends, analyses and forecasts economic developments and researches social changes or evolving patterns in trade, environment, agriculture, technology, taxation and more.- OECD.Stat Extracts
OECD.Stat includes data and metadata for OECD countries and selected non-member economies. - OECD Country Statistical Profiles 2009
This statistical profile, updated yearly, is a snapshot of data selected from more than 40 statistical databases available on SourceOECD. - OECD Factbook 2009: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics
More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: economy, agriculture, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health and quality of life, industry, information and communications, population/labour force, trade and investment, taxation, public expenditure and R&D. This year, the OECD Factbook features a focus chapter on productivity. Data are provided for all OECD member countries with area totals, and in some cases, for selected non-member economies. - OECD in Figures 2009
OECD in Figures is a primary statistical source. As with all OECD data, it is compiled and checked by experts, so that decision-makers in government, research and business know they can rely on it. The OECD in Figures is the public gateway to one of the richest and most repected economic, financial, social and environmental databases around. - OECD Economic Surveys, OECD Economic Outlook, and OECD Economic Studies are available in Business Source Complete: See MJF: Maag Journal Finder section onEconomics: Business Databases page.
- OECD.Stat Extracts
- United Nations (UN)
The United Nations is central to global efforts to solve problems that challenge humanity. Cooperating in this effort are more than 30 affiliated organizations, known together as the UN system. The UN and its family of organizations work to promote respect for human rights, protect the environment, fight disease and reduce poverty. UN agencies define the standards for safe and efficient air travel and help improve telecommunications and enhance consumer protection. The United Nations leads the international campaigns against drug trafficking and terrorism. Throughout the world, the UN and its agencies assist refugees, set up programs to clear landmines, help expand food production and lead the fight against AIDS.- Yearbook of the United Nations
The Yearbook is the principal reference work of the United Nations and provides a detailed overview of the Organization’s activities. Each Yearbook is fully indexed and includes all major General Assembly, Security Council and Economic and Social Council resolutions. The complete collection is available here.
- Yearbook of the United Nations
- United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Established in 1964, UNCTAD promotes the development-friendly integration of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative knowledge-based institution whose work aims to help shape current policy debates and thinking on development, with a particular focus on ensuring that domestic policies and international action are mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development.- World Investment Prospects Survey 2009-20011
The focus of this year´s World Investment Prospects Survey is the global economic and financial crisis and its impact on the FDI plans of TNCs (transnational corporations). UNCTAD surveyed a sample of 240 company executives from the largest non-financial TNCs about the effect of the crisis on their international investment strategies during the next three years. - The Least Developed Countries Report, 2009
- Global Economic Crisis: Implications for Trade and Development (PDF)
- Developing Country Interests in Climate Change Action and the Implications for a Post-2012 Climate Change Regime (PDF)
- Assessing the Impact of the Current Financial and Economic Crisis on Global FDI Flows (PDF)
- The Global Economic Crisis: Systemic Failures and Multilateral Remedies: Executive Summary (PDF)
- Trade and Development Report Series
The TDR analyses current economic trends and major policy issues of international concern, and makes suggestions for addressing these issues at various levels. - Development and Globalization: Facts and Figures 2008
With economic globalization challenging much of our traditional wisdom, the 2008 edition is meant to enhance the analytical emphasis and to offer some explanations for new and emerging economic trends. - UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics Online
The goal is to provide the statistical data essential for the analysis of the world trade, investment, international financial flows and development. This database provides the opportunity to disseminate the economic, demographic and social series which serve as a fundamental support for UNCTAD´s research tasks, intergovernmental dialogue, and technical assistance. - World Investment Reports
The WIR has been published annually since 1991. Each year´s Report covers the latest trends in foreign direct investment around the world and analyses in-depth one selected topic related to FDI and development. - Country Fact Sheets
Each sheet contains the most recent data on FDI flows and stocks, mergers and acquisitions, largest TNCs and regulatory changes. Fact Sheets for 188 economies are available.
- World Investment Prospects Survey 2009-20011
- United Nations Development Policy and Analysis Division (DPAD)
The main development research division of the UN secretariat. The Division’s research aims to contribute to a strengthening of international cooperation for the economic and social development of all countries and to foster their effective integration into the world economy in the context of the UN Development Agenda. The Division’s core functions include: monitoring and analysing global economic trends and prospects and formulating advice for global macroeconomic policy coordination; analysing long-term development trends and preparing policy advice on the international development agenda; serving as the Secretariat for the Committee for Development Policy.- World Economic Situation and Prospects
A joint product of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development and the five United Nations regional commissions. It provides an overview of recent global economic performance and short-term prospects for the world economy and of some key global economic policy and development issues. One of its purposes is to serve as a point of reference for discussions on economic, social and related issues taking place in various United Nations entities during the year. - World Economic and Social Survey
Provides objective analyses of pressing long-term social and economic development issues and discusses the positive and negative impact of corresponding policies. - Publications and Documentation
Reports from previous years
- World Economic Situation and Prospects
- United Nations Statistics Division
The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. They compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries’ efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. They facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the UN Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system.- UNdata
Internet-based data service for the global user community. It brings UN statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single entry point from which users can now search and download a variety of statistical resources of the UN System. - Advancing the Global Statistical System (PDF)
UNSD’s major work areas and accomplishments. - Monthly Bulletin of Statistics Online
- World Statistics Pocketbook
The United Nations World Statistics Pocketbook 2008 is an authoritative and comprehensive compilation of 55 key statistical indicators in convenient country profile format. This edition presents available data for 216 countries and areas, from over 20 international statistical sources, generally for the years 2000, 2005 and 2007. The topics covered include: balance of payments, communication, education and culture, environment, health, industrial production, international trade, labour force, largest urban agglomeration, national accounts, population, refugees, surface area, United Nations membership, etc. The notes on the sources and definitions of the indicators are provided to help users perform further research on the statistics. - Economic Statistics
- National Accounts Main Aggregates Database
Contains a complete and consistent set of time series from 1970 onwards of main national accounts aggregates for all UN Members States and all other countries and areas in the world. It is maintained and updated on the basis of annual collections of the official annual national accounts statistics supplemented by estimates of national accounts statistics for those years and countries for which the official statistics has incomplete or inconsistent information. In addition, to the values of national accounts statistics, it contains analytical indicators and ratios derived from the main national accounts aggregates related to economic structure and development. - Demographic & Social Statistics
- 2010 World Population and Housing Census Programme
The website of the 2010 World Population and Housing Census Programme facilitates the international exchange and sharing of knowledge and information on census taking, as well as provision of guidance to countries, and monitoring progress on the implementation of the Programme. - Census Knowledge Base
A repository of documents relevant for the field of population and housing census taking. - Demographic Yearbook
Disseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce on an annual basis. Special topics issues cover a wide range of additional topics including economic activity, educational attainment, household characteristics, housing, ethnicity and language, among others. - Environment & Energy Statistics
- Development of National Statistical Systems
- Millenium Development Goals Indicators
This site presents the official data, definitions, methodologies and sources for more than 60 indicators to measure progress towards the Millennium Development Goals. The data and analyses are the product of the work of the Inter-agency and Expert Group (IAEG) on MDG Indicators, coordinated by the United Nations Statistics Division. You will also find the official progress reports and documents produced by IAEG. Links to related sites and documents and constantly updated news will keep you up to date with the ongoing activities on MDG monitoring. - The Millenium Development Goals Report 2009 (PDF)
- Geographical Information
- UNdata
- The World Bank
A vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. They are made up of two unique development institutions owned by 185 member countries—the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). Each institution plays a different but supportive role in the mission of global poverty reduction and the improvement of living standards. The IBRD focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries, while IDA focuses on the poorest countries in the world. Together they provide low-interest loans, interest-free credit and grants to developing countries for education, health, infrastructure, communications and many other purposes.- The World Bank Data: Countries / Topics / Indicators
- The World Bank: Data Catalog
The World Bank’s Open Data initiative is intended to provide all users with access to World Bank data. The data catalog is a listing of available World Bank data sources. This listing will continue to be updated as additional data resources are added. These resources include databases, pre-formatted tables and reports. Each of the listings includes a description of the data source and a direct link to that source. Where possible, the databases are linked directly to a selection screen to allow users to select the countries, indicators, and years they would like to search. Those search results can be exported in different formats. Users can also choose to download the entire database directly from the catalog.- World dataBank
- World Development Indicators / DataBank
- Global Development Finance / DataBank
- Gender Statistics
- Education Statistics
- Health Nutrition and Population Statistics
- Africa Development Indicators
- Global Economic Monitor
- Millenium Development Goals
- Doing Business: Economy Rankings
- Actionable Governance Indicators Data Portal
- International Comparison Program
- Joint External Data Hub
- Logistics Performance Index
- Quarterly External Debt Statistics
- Countries & Regions
- Country At a Glance Tables
Present two pages of key indicators tracing the trends in social and economic development from the last three decades. Aggregates for each country’s regional and income groups are also included. Charts such as the “development diamond” make it easy to see the relationships between indicators and group comparators. - Policy Research Reports
The World Bank’s Policy Research Report series brings to a broad audience the results of World Bank research on development policy. The reports are designed to contribute to the debate on appropriate public policies for developing economies. - Policy Research Working Papers
- World Development Reports / World Development Report 2010: Development and Climate Change
The annual WDR is a guide to the economic, social and environmental state of the world today. Each year the WDR provides in-depth analysis of a specific aspect of development. Past reports have considered such topics as agriculture, youth, equity, public services delivery, the role of the state, transition economies, labor, infrastructure, health, the environment, and poverty. The reports are the Bank’s best-known contribution to thinking about development. - Global Monitoring Report Series / Global Monitoring Report 2010: The MDGs after the Crisis
The Global Monitoring Report series, produced by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, focuses on how the world is doing in implementing the policies and actions for achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and related development outcomes. The reports are a framework for accountability in global development policy. - World Development Indicators / DataBank / World Development Indicators 2010
The World Development Indicators (WDI) provides a comprehensive selection of economic, social and environmental indicators, drawing on data from the World Bank and more than 30 partner agencies. The database covers more than 900 indicators for 210 economies with data back to 1960. - Global Economic Prospects / Global Economic Prospects 2010: Crisis, Finance, and Growth
GEPs explore the short-, medium, and long-term outlook for the global economy and the implications for developing countries and poverty reduction. Each year the Report focuses on the long-term analysis of issues that are central to development and poverty reduction, including trade, regionalism, migration and remittances, climate change, and technological innovation and their impact on developing countries. - Global Development Finance
Global Development Finance 2009: Charting a Global Recovery: Review, Analysis, and Outlook
Global Development Finance 2009: Charting a Global Recovery: Summary and Country Tables
The World Bank’s annual Global Development Finance combines a diagnosis of recent trends and prospects for capital flows to developing countries with an analysis of important policy issues, and is published in the spring of each year. - World Bank Journals
- The Doing Business Project / Doing Business 2010
Provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 183 economies and selected cities at the subnational and regional level. - issuu: World.Bank.Publications
- World Economic Forum
An independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world by engaging leaders in partnerships to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Incorporated as a foundation in 1971, and based in Geneva, Switzerland, the World Economic Forum is impartial and not-for-profit; it is tied to no political, partisan or national interests. The World Economic Forum is under the supervision of the Swiss Federal Government.
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
The WTO is the only global international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated and signed by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments. The goal is to help producers of goods and services, exporters, and importers conduct their business.- International Trade and Tariff Data
News; Statistics Database; International Trade Statistics; Comprehensive Tariff Data; Inter-agency activities. - International Trade Statistics
International Trade Statistics is the WTO’s annual compilation of global trade statistics. - Trade Profiles
This booklet is a quick source for national and trade statistics of WTO members and countries which are in the process of negotiating WTO membership. - World Tariff Profiles
An annual compilation of bound and applied tariffs, prepared by the WTO, ITC and UNCTAD. - World Trade Report
The main WTO research publication on global trade policy, with special topics, analysis, and new developments. - WTO Annual Report
The WTO Annual Report provides a comprehensive overview of WTO activities over the past year and includes information on the WTO’s budget and staffing.
- International Trade and Tariff Data
