COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD
RESOURCES
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GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION
SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
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STATISTICAL SOURCES
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GENERAL COUNTRY INFORMATION
Full-text articles and books from the following databases:
ABI/INFORM Complete; Accounting and Tax; Banking Information Source; Business & Company Resource Center; Business Source Complete; EconLit; Factiva; Lexis/Nexis Academic; UC Library Catalog; Wilson Omni File Mega;
Can be searched individually or collectively at the following link: OneSearch--Business
To find print bibliographies on various
countries, perform a "Keword" search in the Library Catalog. Type the name of the country
followed by "bibliography", i.e.: Spain Bibliography. To find a list of
Web sources on various countries, try search engines such "Yahoo--Countries" which classifies sources by country name.
DEMOGRAPHIC, ECONOMIC, POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL SURVEYS
Area Handbooks (U.S.
Congressional Research Service).
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Atlas of Global Development. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog).
Atlas of Global Development illustrates Social, economic, and environmental issues that are facing the planet. These are presented by easy-to read, colorful world maps, tables, graphs, text and photographs. Drawing on data from the World Bank's World Development Indicators, the book brings to life country comparisons of social indicators like life expectancy, infant mortality, safe water, population, growth, poverty and energy efficiency. Issues that have been hitting the headlines such as AIDS, population living below $1 a day, freshwater, trade are presented giving an unbiased view of the state of the world we live in. Per capita income of various nations.
Background Notes
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations.
Britannica Online World Data
Analyze data among countries and regions. World Data offers detailed statistical comparisons of countries across the worlds, using both the most recent statistics and historical figures. Create tables, charts and even export the information to a spreadsheet for printing and data crunching.
Country
Commercial Guides
The
U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than
100,000 industry and country-specific market report, web sites, events and
trade directory listings. (Export.gov registration required) Included
Reports: Country Commercial Guides, Industry Sector Analyses, Marketing
Insights, Multilateral Development Bank Reports, Best Markets and other
Industry/Regional Reports.
Country Profiles (From EIU) on (Business Source Complete)
From the top menu, click on "Publications", then in the "Browse Publications" window, type "Country Profiles". You will get an alphabetical list of country profiles. Choose your country.
Country Profiles (From Lexis/Nexis)
Data deals with three major areas: Economic and political news; business opportunities; and risk ratings.
Country Profiles (From Mergent Online)
On Mergent’s front page, choose your country from the bottom right corner of the page. Mergent gives a brief survey of each country.
Country Reports (From the Department of State)
Includes, press releases, fact sheets, background notes, and various reports such as human rights, religious freedom, etc..
Europa World Yearbook.
One of the world's leading reference works, covering political and economic information in more than 250 countries and territories.
Archival copies can be found in the Langsam Library link to Library Catalog
Foreign Information By Country
Prepared by the University of Colorado Government Docs. Dept. this guide provides Country-by-Country listing of all resources available on these countries.
Global Market
Information Database
Includes sections on: Detailed market size data, Country marketing parameters, Marketing forecast data, Brand and company information, Business information sources, Marketing profiles, and Full text market analysis, International market intelligence reports, market direction reports, and Emerging market reports.
ICON (Country Strategy Reports)
Reports on the economic competitiveness of 200 countries of the world. covers financial returns, labor productivity and international gaps.
ISI Emerging Markets .
ISI Emerging Markets delivers current news, company, industry and
financial data direct from more than 25 emerging markets in Asia,
Asia, Latin America and Central and Eastern Europe.
OxResearch
OxResearch provides analysis of current political, economic and social developments in over 180 countries around the world.Over 1000 scholars at Oxford and other major world universities drawing on
over 600 print and electronic news sources write these articles, styled
after the daily press briefing given to the President of the United
States.
SourceOECD
Reports on 75 countries covering the areas of agriculture, education, politics, economics, social, and business.
STAT-USA
Covers current and historical trade-related releases, international market research, trade opportunities, country analysis, and the trade library.
Statesman's Yearbook Online
Country profiles cover political parties and leaders, population, economics, climate, natural resources, military capabilities, education and legal systems, culture and communications, health and environment, and international affairs.
UNESCO Institute of Statistics Data Centre
Access data and build your own statistical tables related to UNESCO's fields of action. The Data Centre contains over 1,000 types of indicators and raw data on education, literacy, science and technology, culture and communication. The UIS collects the data for more than 200 countries from Member States and international organizations.
United Nations Demographic Yearbook.
Also the print version is in the
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
United Nations Statistical Yearbook.
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Basic statistical information on countries of the world.
World Bank e-library Collection
Approx. 1,600 books and 2,400 working papers from the World Bank.
World Development
Indicators.
World Economic Factbook. (Langsam
Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
World Economic Outlook
Selected series from the biannual WEO publication. Contains projections
and analysis of the economic development and policies of its member
countries and global economic system.
World Factbook (CIA). (Langsam Library
Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog) (Also Available on NTDB and LexisNexis(Traditional).
Yahoo Country
Links
SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
ACCOUNTING
UC Resources for International Accounting
FAO Statistical Yearbook.
Also in: (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
FAOSTAT
The FAO Statistical Database is an on-line multilingual database currently containing over 1 million time-series records from over 210 countries and territories covering statistics on agriculture, nutrition, fisheries, forestry, food aid, land use and population.
FAS Online—Country Information (from the USDA)
Press Releases, attache reports, trade leads and export and import statistics on various countries of the world.
The Bank Directory. (Langsam
Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
The Bank Directory is the most comprehensive international directory of financial institutions available. Updated every June and December in five-volumes. Covers International banking and correspondent services, Management and business evaluation, and Funds processing and operations.
Banks on the Internet.
An index to world banks on the internet.
Country by country listings.
D&B's International Million Dollar Database
D&B's International Million Dollar Database (IMDDI) covers 1.6 million international companies. Find companies by Country, SIC, total employees, legal status, annual US sales dollar equivalent, and more, plus identify up to four (4) executives on the world's largest entities. Search, lookup, report and download this information with just a few mouse clicks.
Doing Business:Benchmarking Business Regulation (World Bank)
Provides objective measures of business regulations and their enforcement across 178 countries
"Doing Business" guides for various countries can be located in the Library Catalog. Just type "Doing Business".
Doing Business in...Booklets from HLB International cities
Covers many aspects of doing business including Investment factors, Types of business organizations, and taxation.
Monthly Climate Data for the
World. (U.S. Government Documents link to Library Catalog-- Paper Copy in GeoPhysics Library)
WorldClimate.
Average temperatures for
world cities
Weather
Channel.
Current data for world
cities
UC Resources on International Companies
COMPETITIVENESS
Global Competitiveness Report.
Also:
(Langsam
Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
The Global Competitiveness Report provides users with a comprehensive dataset on a broad array of competitiveness indicators for a large number of industrialized and developing economies. It features over 130 economies, accounting for more than 98 percent of the world’s GDP.
ACCRA Cost of Living Index. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print)
Locked Case -- link to Library Catalog--Ask at Information Desk)
American Cost of Living Survey. (Langsam
Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Compare
two cities.
Cost-of-Living
Calculator--(NewsEngin)
HomeFair - Salary
Calculator
International
salary calculator.
Per Diem Rates for the
U.S. Government
Prices and Earnings Around the Globe
International comparisons of cost of living, prices, and wages around the world.
What is a
dollar worth?
Area Handbooks (U.S. Congressional Research
Service). (US Government Documents D101.22:)
Includes information about society, the people, culture and ethnic groups.
Business Netiquette
International.
Business Netiquette International gives a good insight of how to behave in a "cross-cultural" business society, especially in mailing to one and other, or e-marketing.
Culturegrams
Culturegrams are four-page briefing
that describe a nation's background, society, and highlight the people's
daily living patterns, customs,
courtesies, and lifestyles.
Do's and Taboos Around the World.
(Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Handbook of social customs for tourists & business travellers
eHRAF (Human Relations Area Files
eHRAF contains books, periodical articles, manuscripts, and dissertations and theses on cultures of the
world. They are a valuable research tool for archaeologists, anthropologists and sociologists.
Encyclopedia of Food & Culture. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Contains 600 articles on food, festivals, food production, nutrition, and eating customs around the world. The essays range from the scientific and historical to the provocative and intriguing.
Encyclopedia of Urban Cultures : Cities and Cultures Around the World. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Encyclopedia of World
Cultures. (Langsam Library Latest Reference
(Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Summaries contains information on the following: Orientation,
history and cultural relations, settlements,
economy, kinship, marriage and
family, sociopolitical organization and religion.
The Essential Guide to Business Etiquette / Lillian Hunt Chaney and Jeanette St. Clair Martin. (Langsam Library Latest Reference
(Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Executive Planet
The Executive
Planet guide to international businesses culture, customs, and etiquette
covers many aspects
of doing
business in over 42 countries. Topics include cross-cultural
communication, intercultural negotiating,
business
entertaining, gift giving, social etiquette and more.
Global Business Etiquette : a Guide to International Communication and Customs (Library Latest (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Global Market Information
Database
To
get a lifestyle report on a particular country, click on "consumers" tab on top of the GMID page.
These reports deal with culture, eating habits, drinking habits, shopping
habits, leisure activities, clothing etc.
International Addresses and
Salutations.
International Handbook of Funeral Customs (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Librarian's Internet Index
Provides links to many web sites dealing with cultures of various countries
Museums of the World. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Peoples of the World. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- GN378.P47)
Culture, social life,
customs, geographic setting, and historical background on various peoples
of the world.
5 volumes cover Africans, Asians and Pacific Islanders, Eastern
Europe and post-Soviet
republics,
Latin Americans, and North Americans.
The World Values Survey
The World Values Survey is a
worldwide investigation of socio-cultural and political change. It has
carried out representative
national surveys of the basic values and beliefs
of publics in almost 80 societies on all six inhabited
continents, containing over 80% of the worlds population.
Worldmark Ecyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Living. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Explores the ways of life of 500 culture groups around the globe. Arranged in 4 volumes by geographic location.
The Worldwide Holiday and Festival Site.
You can search by country for a list of holidays and festivals.
ECONOMIC FREEDOM
Fraser Institute (Economic Freedom Network)
The annual Economic Freedom of the World Report uses 38 variables to measure economic freedom in 141 nations.
Index to Economic Freedom
The 2007 Index of Economic Freedom measures and ranks 161 countries across 10 specific freedoms, things like tax rates and property rights. View scores and rankings for any country, along with detailed data and background analysis.
ECONOMIC
SURVEYS
Country Information
(IMF)
IMF reports and publications arranged by country
Economic
Survey of Europe.
The Economic and Social Survey of Europe provides statistics and a review of macroeconomic developments in Europe, the CIS and North America.
Economic Survey of Latin America and the
Caribbean.
Analyzes the main features of the regional economy, examines the situation in individual countries of Latin America and the Caribbean and provides statisitcal data.
Also availabl in:
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
IMF Data and Statistics
Includes several statistical databases including "World Economic Outlook".
OECD
Economic Surveys.
OECD Economic Surveys produces in-depth reviews of Member countries' economies and selected non-Member countries. A minimum eighteen surveys are issued during a calendar year. Each issue provides a solid analysis of developments in the subject country, special reports on topics of current interest, and extensive statistical information.
World Bank Research Including: World Development Report
National and international statistics, and global statistical programs,
Cross-country, cross-sector, thematic research, and
Information, analysis, and advice on global trends in the world economy.
World
Economic Outlook (IMF)
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) presents the IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and in many individual countries.
World Economic and Social Survey (United
Nations).
provides objective analysis of pressing long-term social and economic development issues, and discusses the positive and negative impact of corresponding policies. The analyses are supported by analytical research and data included in the annex.
Also Available in: (Langsam Library Latest Reference
(Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
College and
University Homepages-Geographical
listings.
Colleges & Universities
classified by country
The International encyclopedia of education.
(Langsam Library Reference
(Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Over 1,200 entries, structured alphabetically, organized thematically around the following 22 major educational themes.
UNESCO Institute of Statistics
Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
World
Wide Classroom
Find schools and programs worldwide by
country and by language.
The Diplomatic List (U.S. Department of
State).
This publication covers foreign missions (embassies, interest sections) in the United States. It contains the names of members of the diplomatic staffs of these missions and their spouses. Members of the diplomatic staff are the members of the staff of the mission having diplomatic rank.
Also in :
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Foreign Consular Offices in the United
States.
This publication contains a complete and official listing of the foreign consular offices in the United States, and recognized consular officers.
Also in : (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Quick & Current
x-rates.com
Quick currency quotes and calculators
Historical
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (United Nations).
Current exhange rates for most of the countries and areas of the world.
STAT-USA
Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Annual Averages for exchange rates. Click on "Globus and NTDB" then select "Current Exchange rates".
United Nations Statistical Yearbook. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Historical exchange rates for countries of the world.
WRDS
Current & Historical Foreign Exchange Rates (Available on WRDS).
Choose "Federal Resesrve Bank Reports"
Country Analysis Briefs (U.S. Energy Information Administration)
Information on oil, natural gas, and electricity in various countries of the world.
Energy Statistics
Yearbook.
Comprehensive collection of international energy statistics prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division.
Also Available in :
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog -- UN Documents)
International Energy Annual.
The International Energy Annual (IEA) is the Energy Information Administration’s primary report of international energy statistics. For many series, data begin with the year 1980. Included are data on energy consumption and production; overviews of petroleum, natural gas, coal, and electricity, as well as carbon dioxide emissions from the use of fossil fuels, petroleum prices, energy reserves, and population ; and data unit conversion tables.
Also Available in: (Langsam Library Reference U.S. Government Documents (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
International Petroleum Monthly
The International Petroleum Monthly (IPM) is the Energy Information Administration’s primary report of recent international petroleum (oil) statistics. This report includes world petroleum production statistics through August 2007. The IPM also includes estimates for petroleum demand, stocks, and imports for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries
CIA World Factbook. Flags of the World
Flags of the
World at
crwflags.com.
Bureau
of Economic Analysis, International Economic Accounts
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad: Balance of Payments and Direct Investment Position Data.
International Direct Investment
Statistical Yearbook (OECD)
This annual publication gathers detailed statistics on
international direct investment to and from the OECD area.
IPAnet -- MIGA's Investment Promotion
Network
IPAnet provides extensive searchable database of over 12,000
Web-based documents which include research on economies and product markets, investment-related laws and treaties, as
well as specific investment opportunities. This database of documents, catalogued by
country, sector and topic, are obtained primarily from the World
Bank Group, investment promotion agencies and privatization agencies. The
IPAnet business directories comprise contact information for over 30,000 organizations and individuals involved in
foreign investment. The online service also provides links to a large number of other investment highlights and
particulars, including links to its subsidiary web sites - Privatization Link and Privatization Link-Russia.
World Development
Indicators
Select your country, then select the series "Foreign Direct
Investment", then select the years you need.
UNCTAD's
World Investment Report
Focuses on trends on foreign direct investment
worldwide.
UNCTAD's
Foreign Direct Investment Database
UNCTAD compiles statistics on foreign direct investment (FDI). The
data are presented in two separate products: an interactive database for the aggregate figures and an electronic
publication with the detailed information by country: The World Investment Directory.
UNCTAD
World Investment Directory
An electronic publication with detailed FDI information by
country.
GENDER EQUITY
Gender, Institutions and Development Data Base
presents comparative data on gender equality in 161 countries around the world. The data base features general socio-economic information on each country as well as specific information on the economic status of women, their political empowerment and their access to resources such as education and health. Furthermore, the data base provides information on social institutions such as marriage customs that have an impact on gender equality
Collins World Atlas Gazetteer
The Collins World Atlas Gazetteer features 90,000 locations. The maps are presented in a highly accessible style.
Encyclopedia of the World's Nations (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
United Nations. Cartographic Section
Maps and Geographic Information Resources.
World Geographical Encyclopedia.
(Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
In 5 volumes; Africa,
Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
Constitutions of the Countries of the World
The database consists of constitutions of 192 nations and features the full text of these unique documents. It includes English translations prepared by expert linguists familiar with judicial terminology as well as notes that examine recent amendments and highlight pertinent historical, legal political and economic information not found in other sources.
Worldwide Government Directory, with International Organizations.(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog
HUMAN RIGHTS
Amnesty International
Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.
Human Rights watch
Works to prevent discrimination, uphold political freedom, protect people from inhumane conduct in wartime, and to bring offenders to justice.
U.S. Dept. of State Reports on Human Rights
The Country Reports on Human Rights Practices are submitted annually by the U.S. Department of State to the U.S. Congress. The reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
UC Resources on International Labor Statistics
Encyclopedia of the Languages of Europe (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
An Encyclopedic Dictionary of Language
and Languages. (Langsam Library Reference
(Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Languages of the
World. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog -- Ask at the Langsam Reference Desk)
The World's Major
Languages. (Langsam Library Reference (Print)
-- link to Library Catalog)
The World's Writing
Systems. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
UC Resources on World
Marketing
Willings Press Guide. (Langsam
Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Magazines, news agencies, radio,
television, newspapers. Listings are by
country.
The Military Balance.
Annual assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of nearly 170 countries world-wide.
Also in:
(Langsam Library Latest
Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
SIPRI Yearbook: World Armaments and
Disarmament.
One year old yearbook is online, the most recent yearbook is in:
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
World Military Expenditures and Arms
Transfer.
The "World Military Expenditures and Arms Transfers" (WMEAT) series of reports is designed to be a convenient reference on annual military expenditures, arms transfers, armed forces, selected economic data, and relative indicators consisting of pertinent military-economic ratios
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook
(IMF). (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Balance of payments statistics for most of the world, compiled in accordance with the IMF’s Balance of Payments Manual. Part 1 includes aggregate as well as detailed information in the form of analytical and standard component presentations for countries. Part 2 provides tables of data, featuring area and world totals of balance of payments components and aggregates. Part 3 presents descriptions of methodologies, compilation practices, and data sources used by individual member countries in compiling their balance of payments and international investment position statistics.
Global
Development Finance (World Bank).
Global Country Tables (GDF) is the sole repository for statistics on the external debt of developing countries on a loan-by-loan basis.
Government Finance Statistics Yearbook
(IMF). (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Detailed annual data for Fund member governments are supplied on revenue income by source (tax, lending, bonds, etc.), and expenditure by sector (defense, education, health, etc.) for all levels of government (national, state, local).
International
Financial Statistics
To access the online edition, click on "World Statistics", then click on "IMF" , then click on "International Financial Statistics".
International Financial Statistics is a standard source of international statistics on all aspects of international and domestic finance. It reports, for most countries of the world, current data needed in the analysis of problems of international payments and of inflation and deflation, i.e., data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions, government accounts, and national accounts
International Financial Statistics
Yearbook (IMF). (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
National accounts statistics. Main aggregates and detailed tables.
(United
Nations). (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Contains detailed national accounts estimates for most countries and areas of the world. The national data for each country and area are presented in separate chapters using uniform table headings and classifications recommended in the United Nations System of National Accounts 1993 (SNA 1993)
National Accounts of OECD Countries
National Accounts and Historical Data.
Data on poverty and inequality (World Bank)
Identifies sources of world poverty data and provides links.
PovertyNet (World Bank)
Provides an introduction to key issues as well as in-depth information on poverty measurement, monitoring, analysis, and on poverty reduction strategies for researchers and practitioners.
World Income Inequality Database
International Literary Market Place (ILMP). (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
The Eliade Guide to World Religions. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
The Encyclopedia of World Faiths: An
Illustrated Survey of the World's Living Religions. Langsam
Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Search the Religion Cluster in Oxford Reference Online
World Religions: From Ancient History to
the Present. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
IBC International Country Risk Guide (On LexisNexis(Traditional)-Langsam
Reference CD-ROM Station A)
To search select "World" library and "Ibccrg" file and then type:
(Country) Sweden
PRS International Country Risk Guide (Reports go back to
1990)
In
the Lexis/Nexis Traditional Service (One Station in the Reference CD-ROM
station area). To search this database select the "WORLD" Library and
"PRSCRG" file. Then type: Country-1 (name of country)
Political Risk Yearbook
Online
Country reports on 106 countries. Covers data and forecasts of
political and business risk indicators.
World Directory of Stock Exchanges. (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Stock Markets
of the World.
Country By Country links to stock markets.
Country Tax Guides
Commerce Resources Research Guide
TRAVEL
International Flight Information Manual
Information for travels from the U.S.
Travel.State.Gov
A central site covering all areas of travel for U.S. citizens.
U.S. State Dept. Travel Warnings
Travel Warnings are issued when the State Department recommends that Americans avoid a certain country.
STATISTICAL SOURCES
IES (International Economic Statistics) database
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Research Library's IES Database Links Individual indicators (such as GDP and CPI), and each link has a description of the data. Included in each record is the title, corporate author, publisher, years covered in the data series, type of publication (text, table, chart), frequency with which the data is published, country of origin, a URL, available languages, subject headings, format (.pdf, .xls, etc.), a summary (where available), and any notes needed to clarify the data. The database is title, country, subject and keyword searchable. The links will be checked regularly to maintain accuracy. Indicators are continually being added.
Statistical Universe
Find statistical information on various countries, this index covers U.S. Government statistics, International Organizations' statistics, and statistics published in periodicals. The web interface has some full-text and also links to Government sites with data.
Eurostat Statistics
Eurostat statistics on sustainable development indicators, economy and finance, population and social conditions, industry, trade and services (telecommunication & tourism), external trade, transport, energy. The data includes also regional statistics.
Global Insight
Global Insight includes Economic and financial time series going back to the 60's in the following areas: U.S. and Canadian Equities, Financial market indices, Commodities, Money Markets and Fixed Income, International economics, Country data, IMF statistics, OECD Statistics, U.S. Economic data, Economic Indicators, U.S. Prices, Flow of Funds, and U.S. Regional Data. The databse is updated daily.
ISI Emerging Markets
ISI delivers information on more than 80 emerging markets. It aggregates and produces full-text news articles, financial statements, company information, industry analyses, equity quotes, macroeconomic statistics, and market-specific information, which are derived directly from more than 13,000 local and global publications.
Main Economic Indicators (OECD).
Also in:
(Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog and CD-ROM)
Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (United
Nations).
Updates the United Nations Statistical Yearbook
OECD Statistics (from OECD)
OECD.Stat enables users to search for and extract data from across OECD’s many databases included in SourceOECD Statistics.
OECD Statistics (From DSI Data)
OECD Datasets available from DSI Data.
OPEC. Annual Statistical Bulletin.
An annual statistical record of oil and gas activities including reserves, production, exports, etc...
STAT-USA
STAT-USA operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce. The 19 separate file areas, with over 700 daily updated files, contain current economic and trade information, such as business statistics, economic indicators, foreign trade, monetary statistics, national income, price and productivity statistics, regional economic statistics, summaries of current economic conditions, U.S. treasury auction results, and employment statistics.
TRAINS (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
UNIDO: Industrial Statistics Database
United Nations Demographic Yearbook. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
United Nations Statistical Yearbook. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
UNESCO Statistical Yearbook. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
World Development Indicators
See Also: Statistical Publications of Various Countries of the World (Microfiche 908)
AFRICA
South Of the Sahara
Middle East and North Africa
ASIA
Statistical yearbook for Asia and the Pacific (Langsam Govt Docs -- link to Library Catalog)
South Asia
AUSTRALIA
Far East and Australasia
CHINA
Almanac of China's Finance and Banking. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
The almanac inludes the following: general survey of China's finance and banking, statistical data, selection of China's financial laws and regulations, and list of foreign financial institutions in China.
China Data Online
China Data Online is a comprehensive database and web site focusing on economic statistics of China, arranged by regions and categories. Includes monthly and yearly reports on China's macroeconomic development, statistical databases about China's population and economy at the county and city level, and financial indicators of more than 568 industrial branches. Also includes statistical yearbooks, census data, industrial and marketing surveys, and an atlas of China.
DENMARK SEE: NORDIC COUNTRIES
EUROPE
Central and South-Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia
European Business Facts and Figures. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Western Europe
FINLAND SEE ALSO: NORDIC COUNTRIES
Finland Statistics.
The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy.
FRANCE
Annuaire Statistique De La France. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
GERMANY
Federal Statistical Office.
Statistisches Jahrbuch. (Latest Langsam Reference CD ROM HA1232.A451)
Facts About Germany. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
ICELAND SEE: NORDIC COUNTRIES
ISRAEL
Central Bureau of Statistics.
JAPAN
Japan Statistical Yearbook. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Nippon; A Chartered Survey of Japan. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Statistics Japan.
LATIN AMERICA
Interamerican Development Bank.
Statistical Abstract of Latin America. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
South America, Central America and the Caribbean
MEXICO
Banco de Mexico Economic Information.
Mexico's National Institute of Statistics.
NETHERLANDS
Netherlands Statistics.
NEW ZEALAND
New Zealand Official Year Book. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
Statistics New Zealand.
NORDIC COUNTRIES
Yearbook of Nordic Statistics. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
NORWAY SEE ALSO: NORDIC COUNTRIES
Norwegian Statistics
PORTUGAL
Economic Data.
SPAIN
Economy and Trade
SWEDEN SEE ALSO: NORDIC COUNTRIES
Statistics Sweden
TAIWAN
National Statistics
TURKEY
State Institute of Statistics.
Central Bank of Turkey Data Distribution System.
UNITED KINGDOM
Annual Abstract of Statistics. (Langsam Library Latest Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)
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