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Area Handbook Series - Search Library Catalog using Title Search for "Area Handbook Series" for call numbers for specific countries.
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 and examines the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors. (Electronic version is listed below as "Federal Research Division Country Studies").

Background Notes
Basic information on 170 countries covering economy, government, geography, history, political conditions, and foreign relations. Statistical data include population and growth rate, religions, literacy, GDP, inflation, leading industries and five leading imports and five leading exports by commodity.

Britannica Online
Search for a specific country in this database (retrieves maps, history, background information, etc.)

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 1999-2001 | 1995-2001 | Also available in Government Documents (2nd floor) - Catalog Record
Detailed analyses of human rights practices and policies for foreign countries. Includes discussion on child labor practices, racial and religious discrimination, freedom of movement within the country and foreign travel, people with disabilities, and worker rights. Appendix gives the text to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1948.

Country Studies
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.

Cultural Profiles Project
For major countries: gives history, family life, work life, recreation, health care, education, communications, spirituality, holidays, arts and literature and more.

Environmental Data Report - General Collection (2nd floor) TD174 .E575 1987
Narrative and statistical tables on water quality, biological monitoring, human exposure, predictions of climate change, natural resources, food and agricultural resources, forests and woodlands, population and development, health status indicators, energy resources and production and consumption, environmental disasters, and international cooperation. Data given for a span of years (some tables go back to 1960's, other 1980's).

Europa World Year Book - Reference JN1 .E85
Statistical tables and generous discussion of recent history and economic affairs of each country, arranged alphabetically by the name of the country. Includes leading imports and leading exports by commodity. Some tables give data for a span of years, usually the 3 most recent years.

Federal Research Division Country Studies (Library of Congress)
This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive. At present, 102 countries and regions are covered. Notable omissions include Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and other Western nations, as well as a number of African nations. The date of information for each country appears on the title page of each country and at the end of each section of text.

Gale Country & World Rankings Reporter - Reference HA155 .G35 1995
Economic and social indicators. More than 3,200 tables including economics, demographics, education, labor, agriculture, environment, geography, transportation, public utilities, and political profiles. Indexed by geographic location and by keyword.

Human Development Report - General Collection (2nd floor) HD72 .H852 (1999, 2001, 2002)
Social indicators including Human Development Index (life expectancy, literacy, GDP per capita), Gender Empowerment (female administrators and managers, female professional technical workers, and women's real GDP per capita (see page 165 in 2000 ed.), Poverty, Health Profile (immunizations, AIDS cases, tuberculosis, malaria, people with disabilities, cigarette consumption), Demographic Trends (population growth rate, urban population, population over 65, contraceptive prevalence rate), Energy Consumption per Capita, Food and Nutrition (daily per capita calories / protein / fat, food consumption as percent of household consumption), Crime (prisoners, juvenile prisoners, homicides, drug crimes, rapes), Personal Distress (road accidents, suicides by sex, divorces, teenage pregnancy, people killed by disasters, refugees), Gender Gaps in Education, Gender Gaps in Political Participation. In general, explores quality of life, income share, economic conditions, and relationship between economic and human development.

Illustrated Book of World Rankings - Reference HA155 .K87 1997and CD available at Reference Desk
Economic and social indicators and quality of life statistics, including population dynamics, race and religion, politics and international relations, military power, trade, agriculture, energy, labor, transportation and communications, environment, consumption, housing, education, crime, culture, and women.

INCORE: Conflict Data Service
These guides provide information about Internet resources on conflict and ethnicity specific to particular countries and regions including Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

InfoPlease.com - Countries of the World
Each Country Profile provides information on: Geography, Maps, Flag, History, Current ruler, Area, Population, Capital, Largest cities, Languages, Ethnicity/race, Religion, Literacy rate, Economy and Government.

LexisNexis Academic
Click on "Reference" on left hand side and then "Country Profiles." Searches CIA World Factbook and Walden's Country Reports.

Mergent Online
Enter Mergent and select country on right side of screen for country map and profile.

Political Handbook of the World - Reference JF37 .P61 (1984-1999)
Five-to-ten page chapters on each country, including history of the country, political background, political parties, legislature, and dissident groups.

Portals to the World (Library of Congress)
Selective links providing authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world. They are arranged by country or area with the links for each sorted into a wide range of broad categories. When completed, the project will include all the nations of the world.

Regional Surveys of the World (Europa Publications)
The following Europa publications are similar to the World Year Book but have more detailed information.

Report on the World Social Situation 2001 Overview | General Collection (2nd floor) HN17.5 .U46a (1978; 1982; 1985; 1989; 1993; 1997; 2001-)
Narrative discussion and statistical tables on economic trends, population trends including international migration, health indicators, hunger and malnutrition, education, poverty, unemployment, and discrimination.

Statesman's Year Book Ready Reference (Reference Desk) JA51 .S7
Statistical and historical information on the nations of the world.

Travel Warnings (from the State Department)
See also: Travel Warnings (from The Bureau of Consular Affairs)
Travel warnings and announcements, visa and passport information, international adoption, tips for American students abroad and more.

UNESCO Statistical Yearbook - Reference AZ361 .U45 | Selected Statistics
Comprehensive statistics by country and by world region. Population & Social Statistics (education, life expectancy, HIV/AIDS, books published, number of newspapers/televisions/radio receivers, cinemas & annual attendance, telephones). Economic Activity (national accounts and industrial production, GDP, labor force, employment by industry, wages in manufacturing, consumer price index, manufacturing by product (passenger cars, refrigerators), railways, motor vehicles, energy production. International Economic Relations (imports/exports, tourists, balance of payments, exchange rates, development assistance. Data are given for a span of years, usually 1988 to date. ANNUAL.
UNESCO Country Profiles - COMING SOON: see "Country Profiles" under "Statistics" on left.

World Bank Atlas - Reference Atlas G1046.G1 W6 1996
Economic and social indicators, maps and tables on population, GNP, life expectancy, fertility, school enrollment for 184 countries and territories.

World Bank Country Study
Search Library Catalog using Title Search for "World Bank Country Study" for call numbers for specific countries.
Economic and social characteristics, development issues and policies for 83 countries.

World Development Indicators (The Little Data Book) - Reference HC59.15 .L47 2000
Also Online: World Development Indicators 2003 [free sample of selected tables by clicking on links in left frame]
Statistics. World View (size of economy, key indicators for other economies), People (population dynamics, labor force, unemployment, poverty, education, nutrition, health), Environment (land use, fresh water, water pollution, energy production and use, urbanization, traffic, air pollution), Economy (growth of output, merchandise trade, central government finances, monetary indicators, and prices, external debt), States & Markets (business environment, stock markets, tax policies) and Global Links (integration with the global economy, regional trade blocs, tariff barriers, travel and tourism).

World Economic And Social Survey- Reference HC59 .A169 1996
State of the world economy, perspective on policies, dimensions of economic and social change, statistical tables on world trade, financial indicators, external debt and debt indicators. Statistical tables include consumer price inflation (in 2000 edition, page 254). Most tables give data for a span of years.

World Education Encyclopedia: A Survey of Educational Systems Worldwide (3 volumes) - Reference LB15 .W87 2002
Arranged by country. Basic demographic data, history of the country, constitutional and legal foundations, educational system overview, primary, secondary, and higher education systems, teaching profession, and bibliography for each country of the world.

World Factbook (CIA) - Also available in Print Reference G122 .U56
Economic, demographic, and government statistics arranged by country.

Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations - Reference G63 .W671988
Economic conditions, political situation, history, geography of countries of the world.

World Population Profile PDF-167 pages and in Government Documents (2nd floor) C 3.205/3:WP-
Detailed data on population size, growth, distribution, and projections. Also contraceptive prevalence by country. Includes substantial narrative discussion.

Demographic Yearbook - Reference HA17 .D45 (1961)-(1966); (1968)-(2000)-
Extensive population and demographic statistics.

Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators
Also available in print - General Collection (2nd floor) LB2846 .E247 1993
Detailed statistics and text on education indicators for OECD countries including demographic, social and economic context of education, financial and human resources invested in education, access to education, teachers' salaries, social and labor market outcomes of education, and student achievement.

InfoNation
Allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations.

International Crime Statistics
Crime statistics for 115 countries, arranged alphabetically as spelled in French. Data includes homicides, sex offenses, rape, assault, theft, robbery, breaking and entering, motor car theft, fraud, counterfeiting currency offenses, and drug offenses.

International Statistical Agencies
Links to the statistical agencies in foreign countries responsible for compiling population, economic, business, and social statistics for the country. Coverage varies for each country. Some provide complete country profiles.

Nation Master
Nation Master is a "massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a vast compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease."

State of the World's Children - General Collection (2nd floor) HQ792.2 .S73 1982/83
Narrative discussion on children's rights, child labor, and education. Statistical tables on nutrition, child mortality, immunization, maternal mortality, school enrollment, demographics, and the economic progress and situation of women.

Statistical Abstract of the United States - Latest at Ready Reference (Reference Desk) HA202.A3
See Section 30: International Comparative Statistics. World population and growth rate, population by country, religions of the world, age distribution, vital statistics, marriage and divorce rates, births to unmarried women, foreign exchange rates, health expenditures per GDP, air pollutants per capita, waste generated, educational attainment, foreign students in selected OECD countries, GNP, GDP, percent change in consumer prices, food and beverage expenditures, consumption of meat and poultry, motor vehicle registration, telephones, TV's, newspapers, and radios, unemployment, patents, petroleum prices, energy consumption and production, world food production, Dow-Jones World Stock Index, source of imports and destination of exports, tourism, military expenditures, and armed forces personnel.

Statistical Abstract of the World - Ref HA155 .S7 1994
Demographics, population and projections, educational attainment, literacy, newspapers, libraries, R&D, crime, government and military expenditures, labor force, production and manufacturing sectors, economic indicators, and trade. Data are given for a span of years in some categories including demographics and education.

STAT-USA
Full-text. 300,000 reports and statistical series including Country Commercial Guides and market research reports. Updated daily. Country Commercial Guide chapters usually include: Economic Trends & Outlook, Political Environment, Marketing U.S. Products & Services, Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports, Trade Regulations & Standards, Investment Climate, Business Travel, Economic & Trade Statistics, and Marketing Research & Trade Events. Select GLOBUS then scroll down to Country Commercial Guides.

WHO Statistical Information System (WHOSIS) - Health Statistics
The WHO Statistical Information System is the guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization. Most WHO technical programmes make statistical information available, and they will be linked from here. You also have the possibility to search by keywords within the WHOSIS or throughout the entire WHO site.

World Statistics in Brief - Reference HA154 .W67 (6th ed (1981)-15th (1995))
Demography, labor force, national accounts, agriculture, industry, trade, finance, tourism, transportation, communication, education, and health.

Yearbook of Labour Statistics - Reference HD4826 .I63
Worldwide data on employment, unemployment, hours of work, wages, labor (labour cost), consumer prices, occupational injuries, strikes and lockouts.

Country Commercial Guides
Most recently released Country Commercial Guides
1996-2001 Country Commercial Guides
Country Commercial Guides (CCG's) are prepared annually by U.S. embassies and present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, with economic, political and market analysis. Chapters for most countries include: Economic Trends & Outlook, Political Environment, Marketing U.S. Products & Services, Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports, Trade Regulations & Standards, Investment Climate, Business Travel, Economic & Trade Statistics, and Marketing Research & Trade Events.
Also available through STAT-USA: Click on GLOBUS then scroll down to Market and Country Research where you will see Country Commercial Guides in the bulleted list.

Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices - Also available in Government Documents (2nd floor) Y 4.F 76/2:S.PRT.
Reports on 77 countries including key economic indicators, macroeconomic trends, exchange rate policies, structural policies affecting U.S. exports to the country, debt management policies affecting trade with the U.S., significant barriers to U.S. exports and investments, export subsidies policies, protection of U.S. intellectual property, and worker rights.

Economic Country Briefings (from The Economist)
News, country profiles, forecasts, statistics and more on various countries.

Global Development Finance
A World Bank publication with financial statistics on developing countries.

IMF Publications (International Monetary Fund)
Links to full-text country reports, IMF Survey, Finance & Development, Staff Papers, and other publications on country and world economic issues and situations.

International Financial Statistics Yearbook- Reference HG61 .I57
Exchange rates, interest rates, consumer prices, international liquidity, money and banking, international transactions, labor force, wages, employment / unemployment, balance of payments, government finance. Annual edition gives data for a span of years, usually 1970 to date.

International Labor Comparisons Among the G-7 Countries: A Chartbook- Government Documents (2nd floor) L 2.71:890
Provides reasonably comparable information to assess U.S. economic performance relative to other countries and to evaluate the competitive position of the United States in foreign trade. Focuses on the Group of Seven (U.S., Canada, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and U.K.). Compares population, labor force, employment / unemployment, education, hourly compensation costs in manufacturing, trends in manufacturing labor productivity, and unit labor costs.

International Marketing Data and Statistics - Reference HA42 .I56 1986/87
Economic indicators, commercial statistics, and market surveys. Data sections include marketing geography, demographic trends and forecasts, finance and banking, labor force, environment, retailing and retail distribution, trade, advertising patterns and media access, consumer market sizes, consumer prices and costs, health and living standards, literacy and education, cultural indicators, and income and earnings.

Main Economic Indicators - Reference HC240 .M3 1964-1983
Graphs, statistics, and indicators for GNP, industry production, deliveries, stocks and orders, construction, wholesale and retail sales, wages, employment, balance of payments, foreign trade, prices, and finance.

OECD Economic Outlook
Extensive discussion, analysis, and tables/charts on economic conditions of the OECD countries. TABLE OF CONTENTS lists each country--each issue has 4-5 page report on current economic conditions. Towards the back of each issue there is a list of statistical tables: Demand & Output (real GDP), Wages, Costs, & Inflation (unit labor costs, GDP deflators, consumer prices), Labor Force, Employment & Unemployment, Business Sector (capital income shares, rates of return on capital), Savings, Fiscal Balances & Public Indebtedness, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates, External Trade and Payments (export volumes, import volumes, export prices, import prices, trade balances), and Other Background Data (demand and output projections, productivity).
Available through: Business Source Premier 2001 -

OECD Economic Surveys
Search Library Catalog using Title Search for "OECD Economic Surveys" for call numbers for specific countries
Some tables give data for a span of years (1980's to date). Countries' policies are assessed regularly in the Economic Surveys for OECD and selected non-member countries. The focus is on the macroeconomic and structural policies that could boost economic performance on a sustainable basis. In-depth chapters on specific issues are also included. Recent Surveys have considered labour market policies, taxation systems, environmental policies and the challenges linked to ageing populations. Particular attention is devoted to the interactions between the various policy fields. The in-depth chapters are common across the Economic Surveys, thus providing a comparative framework.
Also available through Business Source Premier

Social Security Programs Throughout the World- Government Documents (2nd floor) - HE 3.49/3: 989, HE 3.49/3: 987, HE 3.49/3: 991
For each country of the world, lists old age, disability, maternity, unemployment, and survivor benefits and qualifying conditions.

Times 1000 - Reference HG4135 .T54 1985/86
Ranks companies worldwide by region. Includes world's top 50 industrial companies, UK's top 1000, Europe's top 1000, and Japan's largest companies.

U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook Reference HC101 .U54
Industry-by-industry overview of the U.S. economy including 650 tables and charts, industry reviews, analyses, and forecasts. Graphical snapshots of industry and trade trends. Successor to U.S. Industrial Outlook.

World Bank Economic Review
ABI/INFORM
Emphasizes policy relevance and operational aspects of economics.

World Development Report- General Collection (2nd floor) HC59.7 .W6591996
Online: 2003: Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World
Online: 2002: Building Institutions for Markets
Online: 2000--2001 Attacking Poverty
Online: 1999/2000: Entering the 21st Century
Online: World Development Reports - all available years
Annual review of trends in the world economy and future prospects of developing countries. Country data on energy, manufacturing, balance of payments, exports/imports, public and private debt, urban living conditions (average household income [1999/2000 edition page 220], house price-income ratio, travel time to work), quality of life (growth of private consumption, child malnutrition, life expectancy, illiteracy rate), consumption and investment, government revenue and expenditure, education, labor force, interest rates. Most tables give data for a span of years, usually 1990 and 1999.

Africana: The Encyclopedia of the African and African American Experience - Reference DT14 .A37435 1999

African Development Indicators - General Collection (2nd floor) HB137 .A37 1996 and 2000 edition available through NetLibrary
Social and economic indicators including GDP growth, consumer price index (CPI), money supply growth, discount rate, imports and exports, electric power consumption per capita, telephone/radio/televisions, vehicle ownership, labor force and unemployment, poverty, income distribution, illiteracy rate, economic opportunities of women, forest resources, energy balances, and endangered species. World Bank.

Encyclopedia of Africa South of the Sahara - Reference DT351 .E53 1997(4 volumes)

Encyclopedia of World Cultures - Reference GN307 .E53
v. 1. North America -- v. 2. Oceania -- v. 3. South Asia -- v. 4. Europe (central, western, and southeastern Europe) -- v. 5. East and Southeast Asia -- v. 6. Russia and Eurasia/China -- v. 7. South America -- v. 8. Middle America and the Caribbean -- v. 9. Africa and the Middle East -- v. 10. Indexes

Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook - Reference GN325 .L46 1998
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas

International Historical Statistics: Africa and Asia - Reference HA4675 .M55 1982

Middle East and North Africa (Europa Publications) - Reference DS49 .M5 1987 and 1991
Extensive discussion of history and economy of each country. Statistical Survey includes industry data, exchange rates, money supply, cost of living, national accounts, GDP, balance of payments, imports and exports by commodity in USD or local currency, principal trading partners, number of radios, televisions, books, newspapers, and education data. Countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.

World Geographical Encyclopedia - Reference G63 .E5213 1995
v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia -- v. 4. Europe -- v. 5. Oceania, Polar regions, general geography

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life - Reference GN333 .W67 1998
4 volumes: v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe

China 2020 Series
National trends in poverty, rural-urban divide, structure of employment, value of education, land distribution, status of women, migration. Many tables and references. 1997.
Available through NetLibrary:

China: A Historical and Cultural Dictionary - Reference DS733 .C58523 1998

East Asia: The Road to Recovery (1998) Available through NetLibrary
This World Bank report on the Asian financial crisis gives an overview of the crisis and has chapters titled Trade and Competition, The Financial Sector, Corporations in Distress, From Economic Crisis to Social Crisis, Environment in Crisis, and Priorities for a Sustainable Recovery. Includes many tables and charts.

East Asia: Recovery and Beyond (2000) Available through NetLibrary
This World Bank report on the Asian financial crisis follows up its 1998 report (see above). Chapters include Recovery Gathers Momentum, Managing Financial Integration, Maintaining Trade and Investment Competitiveness, Transforming Banks and Corporations, Responding to the Governance Challenge, Adjusting Social Policy and Protecting the Poor, and Developing Strategies for a New Miracle. Includes many tables and charts.

Encyclopedia of China: The Essential Reference to China, Its History and Culture - Reference DS705 .P47 1999
Entries cover major cities and provinces, geography and climate, historical eras and figures, government and politics, religion, language and literature, family structure, and food and customs.

Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook - Reference GN325 .L46 1998
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas

Far East and Australasia (Europa Publications) - Reference DS1 .F3 1969
Extensive discussion of history and economy of each country. Statistical Survey includes industry data, exchange rates, money supply, cost of living, national accounts, GDP, balance of payments, imports and exports by commodity in USD or local currency, principal trading partners, number of radios, televisions, books, newspapers, and education data. Countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

International Historical Statistics: Africa and Asia - Reference HA4675 .M55 1982

Social Development & Absolute Poverty in Asia & Latin America - Available through NetLibrary
Social indicators and economic statistics. Poverty, GDP growth rates, GNP per capita, life expectancy, infant mortality, maternal mortality, tuberculosis, fertility, nutrition, literacy, school enrollment (male and female), government health expenditures.

Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific - Reference HA1665 .S73 (1982)-(2001)-
Comprehensive statistics by country: population, infant mortality, rural/urban population, population by age and sex, life expectancy, employment by industry, GDP per capita, land use, fertilizers in use, energy production/trade/consumption, railways, cars, tourism, telephones, TV, radios, radio broadcasting. Direction of trade (by country and value), external trade by product and dollar value, wages/prices/consumption, number of schools by level, teaching staff, students enrolled, medical facilities (physicians, hospital beds), traffic accidents, housing types.

World Geographical Encyclopedia - Reference G63 .E5213 1995
v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia -- v. 4. Europe -- v. 5. Oceania, Polar regions, general geography

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life - Reference GN333 .W67 1998
4 volumes: v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe

Annual World Bank Conference on Development Economics- Reference HC59.69 .W66a and through NetLibrary
Forum for discussion and debate of important policy issues facing developing countries. Emphasizes the contribution that empirical and basic economic research can make to understanding development processes and to formulating sound development policies.

Global Economic Prospects And The Developing Countries- Available through NetLibrary
Annual series of World Bank staff reports analyzing global economic prospects and their implications for developing countries. Focus is on developing countries, but in the context of the global economic environment and international linkages. Long-term forecasts for all major regions of the developing world, including the transition economies. Tables include Global Economic Indicators and Classification of Economies.

Human Development Report - General Collection (2nd floor) HD72 .H852 (1999, 2001, 2002)
Social indicators including Human Development Index (HDI) (life expectancy, literacy, GDP per capita), Gender Empowerment (female administrators and managers, female professional technical workers, and women's real GDP per capita (see page 165 in 2000 ed.)), Poverty, Health Profile (immunizations, AIDS cases, tuberculosis, malaria, people with disabilities, cigarette consumption), Demographic Trends (population growth rate, urban population, population over 65, contraceptive prevalence rate), Energy Consumption per Capita, Food and Nutrition (daily per capita calories / protein / fat, food consumption as percent of household consumption), Crime (prisoners, juvenile prisoners, homicides, drug crimes, rapes), Personal Distress (road accidents, suicides by sex, divorces, teenage pregnancy, people killed by disasters, refugees), Gender Gaps in Education, Gender Gaps in Political Participation. In general, explores quality of life, income share, economic conditions, energy use, environmental profile, and relationship between economic and human development.

Least Developed, Land-Locked and Island Developing Countries Reports (from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development)
The least developed countries (LDCs) are a group of 49 countries that have been identified by the UN as "least developed" in terms of their low GDP per capita, their weak human assets and their high degree of economic vulnerability.

The Role of Foreign Aid in Development(Online) - Government Documents (2nd floor) Y 10.2:F 76
Examines the role that U.S. foreign aid plays in promoting economic development and improving human welfare in developing countries. Historical and current overview. Includes "Objectives in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961."

World Bank Research Observer
UNCW Bound Periodical v.1(1986)-2(1987); 5(1990)-13(1998)
Economic conditions in developing countries.

World Development Indicators (The Little Data Book) - Reference HC59.15 .L47 2000
ONLINE: World Development Indicators 2003 [free sample of selected tables by clicking on links in left frame]
Statistics. World View (size of economy, key indicators for other economies), People (population dynamics, labor force, unemployment, poverty, education, nutrition, health), Environment (land use, fresh water, water pollution, energy production and use, urbanization, traffic, air pollution), Economy (growth of output, merchandise trade, central government finances, monetary indicators, and prices, external debt), States & Markets (business environment, stock markets, tax policies) and Global Links (integration with the global economy, regional trade blocs, tariff barriers, travel and tourism).

World Development Report- Reference HC59.15 .L47 2000
Online: 2003: Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World
Online: 2002: Building Institutions for Markets
Online: 2000--2001 Attacking Poverty
Online: 1999/2000: Entering the 21st Century
Online: World Development Reports - all available years
Annual review of trends in the world economy and future prospects of developing countries. Country data on energy, manufacturing, balance of payments, exports/imports, public and private debt, urban living conditions (average household income [1999/2000 edition page 220], house price-income ratio, travel time to work), quality of life (growth of private consumption, child malnutrition, life expectancy, illiteracy rate), consumption and investment, government revenue and expenditure, education, labor force, interest rates. Most tables give data for a span of years, usually 1990 and 1999.

BISNIS: Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States
BISNIS is the Department of Commerce's primary resource center for U.S. companies exploring business opportunities in Russia and other Newly Independent States. It provides the latest market reports and tips on developments, export and import opportunities, and strategies for doing business in the NIS.

Economic Survey Of Europe- General Collection (2nd floor) HC240.A1 .U477 (1979)-(2001:2)-
Annual Reports analyzing the economic performance of 27 ECE countries, including Eastern European countries.

Encyclopedia of Eastern Europe: From the Congress of Vienna to the Fall of Communism - Reference DJK6 .E53 2000

Encyclopedia of European Social History from 1350 to 2000 - Reference HN373 .E63 2001 (6 volumes)

Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook - Reference GN325 .L46 1998
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas

European Political Facts of the Twentieth Century - Reference JN12 .C643 2001

Europe In Figures - Reference HA1107.5 .E87 1992
Statistics on the European Union, environment, population, education, research and development, labor, living standards, agriculture, energy, industry, money and finance, national accounts, international trade.

European Business Rankings - Reference HG4132 .A2 1992
Tables listing "top ten" rankings of companies by subject. To find largest companies in Germany, go to subject heading "Companies--Germany."

International Historical Statistics: Europe - Reference HA1107 .M5 1992
Provides economists and historians with a wide range of mainly economic statistical data and gives annual figures for long comparable time series. Includes Population and Vital Statistics, Labor Force (unemployment, money wages), Agricultural, Industry (indices of industrial production), External Trade, Transport and Communications (railroads, motor vehicles, commercial aviation, telephone services, and radio and tv receiving licenses), Finance (money supply), Prices (wholesale price indices and cost-of-living/consumer price index (cpi)), Education, and National Accounts (balance of payments).

Place Names of the World: Europe: Historical Context, Meanings and Changes - Reference D905 .E94 2000

Statistical Handbook: States Of The Former USSR- Reference HC331 .S7 1993
Data on the economies of the Former Soviet Republics.

World Geographical Encyclopedia - Reference G63 .E5213 1995
v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia -- v. 4. Europe -- v. 5. Oceania, Polar regions, general geography

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life - Reference GN333 .W67 1998
4 volumes: v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe

Annual World Bank Conference on Development in Latin America and the Caribbean 1997 and 1998 Available through NetLibrary
Discussion and analysis of subjects significant to the future stability and success of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture - Reference F1406 .E53 1996(5 volumes)

Encyclopedia of Mexico: History, Society, and Culture - Reference F1210 .E63 1997 (2 volumes)
Facts on historical figures, events, institutions, and processes in historical as well as contemporary Mexico. 2 volumes.

Ethnic Groups Worldwide: A Ready Reference Handbook - Reference GN325 .L46 1998
Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and the Americas.

Latin America in Graphs- Reference HC125 .L3435 1993
Growth of school age population, public spending by education level, literacy, years of school, GDP per capita, GDP growth by major sectors, energy production and consumption, external debt.

Latin America: Economy and Society Since 1930 - General Collection (2nd floor) HC125 .L3438 1998

Latin America Profiled: Essential Facts on Society, Business, and Politics in Latin America - Reference F1408 .L37 2000
Concise data on territory and population, time zones, key historical events, political and cultural chronologies for the century, leading cultural figures, profiles of major cities including landmarks and museums, social statistics, climate, government, national anthem, recent elections, current administration, political profiles, local government, international relations, economy (policy, performance, budget, currency), banking and finance, energy and natural resources, industry (including largest companies), communications (roads, rail, aviation, telecommunications), social institutions (justice, religion, education, health, welfare), culture (broadcasting, cinema, press), tourism, and social etiquette.

The Long March: A Reform Agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean in the Next Decade- Available through NetLibrary
Examines fiscal policy, macro- and microeconomic factors as well as recent experiences in the region and exchange rate policy. Chapters on economic progress, strategic priorities for accelerating growth, and poverty reduction. References.

Poverty and Income Distribution in Latin America- Available through NetLibrary
Text and tables on income distribution and poverty. Detailed tables including percent of female-headed households by income quintile, and average family size by income quintile.

Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean- Reference HA755 .A68 (1985-2001)
Comprehensive economic and social statistics. Data are given for a span of years, usually 1980 to present. Arrangement is by subject. Sections in 2000 edition: Social Development & Welfare (population growth rates, life expectancy, school enrollment, inhabitants per physician), Economic Growth (GDP growth), Domestic Prices, Capital Formation & Financing, External Trade, Population (age, sex, size of households), National Accounts, Domestic Prices (annual consumer price indexes), External Financing, External Trade, Natural Resources and Production of Goods (agricultural products harvested), Infrastructure Services (roads, railways, merchant fleets, air traffic), Employment (by sex and sector of economic activity), and Social Conditions (education, hospital beds, physicians).

World Geographical Encyclopedia - Reference G63 .E5213 1995
v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia -- v. 4. Europe -- v. 5. Oceania, Polar regions, general geography

Worldmark Encyclopedia of Cultures and Daily Life - Reference GN333 .W67 1998
4 volumes: v. 1. Africa -- v. 2. Americas -- v. 3. Asia and Oceania -- v. 4. Europe

ALMISBAH
Database providing access to selected Internet resources on the Middle East and on Islam respectively. Websites and online resources on Israel are included only if they are related to the Arab-Israeli conflict.

AMED Internet Resources
African and Middle Eastern Reading Room from the Library of Congress

CQ Researcher (database)
The CQ Researcher explores a single "hot" issue in the news in depth each week. You may "browse by topic" on the left and select "Middle East" or search for a specific topic or country within the database.

Encyclopedia of World Cultures - Reference GN307 .E53 (10 volumes)
Volume 9: Africa and the Middle East

Historical Dictionary of Islamic Fundamentalist Movements in the Arab World, Iran, and Turkey - Reference BP60 .M36 1999

Index Islamicus on CD-ROM [electronic resource] : [a bibliography of publications on Islam and the Muslim world since 1906 - Ready Reference (Reference Desk) DS44 .I53 1998
Index Islamicus is a reference to the worldwide literature in European languages on Islam, the Middle East and the Muslim world. With over 190,000 records, it covers worldwide literature from 1906 to 1996

The Middle East Network Information Center (MENIC)
MENIC is an online guide to Middle East-related websites and databased that can be accessed via the World Wide Web. It is created by a staff of editors who visit and evaluate web sites, and then organize them into subject-based categories and sub-categories.

OECD Homepage
The OECD groups30 member countries sharing a commitment to democratic government and the market economy. With active relationships with some 70 other countries, NGOs and civil society, it has a global reach. Best known for its publications and its statistics, its work covers economic and social issues from macroeconomics, to trade, education,developmentand science and innovation.

Education at a Glance: OECD Indicators - General Collection (2nd floor) LB2846 .E247 1993
Detailed statistics and text on education indicators for OECD countries including demographic, social and economic context of education, financial and human resources invested in education, access to education, teachers' salaries, social and labor market outcomes of education, and student achievement. ANNUAL.

OECD Economic Outlook
Available: Business Source Premier
Extensive discussion, analysis, and tables/charts on economic conditions of the OECD countries. Towards the back of each issue there is a list of statistical tables: Demand & Output (real GDP), Wages, Costs, & Inflation (unit labor costs, GDP deflators, consumer prices), Labor Force, Employment & Unemployment, Business Sector (capital income shares, rates of return on capital), Saving (housing saving rates, gross national savings), Fiscal Balances & Public Indebtedness, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates, External Trade and Payments (export volumes, import volumes, export prices, import prices, trade balances), and Other Background Data (demand and output projections, productivity).

OECD Economic Studies
UNCW Current Periodicals1(1983)-25(1995);28(1997)-33(2001)-
EBSCO EJS UNCW users, v.108(1996)-
Statistics and articles on applied economic and statistical analysis, generally with an international or cross-country dimension.

OECD Economic Surveys
Search Library Catalog using Title Search for "OECD Economic Surveys" for call numbers for specific countries
Some tables give data for a span of years (1980's to date). Countries' policies are assessed regularly in the Economic Surveys for OECD and selected non-member countries. The focus is on the macroeconomic and structural policies that could boost economic performance on a sustainable basis. In-depth chapters on specific issues are also included.
Recent Surveys have considered labour market policies, taxation systems, environmental policies and the challenges linked to ageing populations. Particular attention is devoted to the interactions between the various policy fields. The in-depth chapters are common across the Economic Surveys, thus providing a comparative framework.
Also available through Business Source Premier

Emerging from Communism: Lessons from Russia, China, and Eastern Europe (1998) - Available through NetLibrary
Discusses transition experiences and analyzes reasons for successes and failures. It addresses the issues of inflation, privatization, enterprise restructuring, banking reform and labor market policy, and the role of decentralization in China's growth.