Data from the OECD Economic Outlook, the OECD’s twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. Prepared by the OECD Economics Department, the Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments.
The title says it all. Main place to start for comparable international economic statistics. See also the print version in the library, newest editions in Reference: CC Ref HA1107 .O68
This compendium of statistics collected by the OECD is free on the web. A good way to learn what types of data are collected by this organization and where to find them.
Statistical data for over 550 development indicators and time series data from 1960-2002 for over 200 countries and 18 country groups. Data includes social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. For data documentation, see reference book: World Development Indicators, Ref HC 59.15 .W656.
Summaries include quota, reserve position, SDR holdings, outstanding credit, recent lending arrangements, projected payments due the IMF, and monthly historical transactions with the Fund.
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Thousands of time series covering more than 200 countries and areas, published by the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Covers 1945 - current.
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Search through quarterly and annual time-series data on international economic transactions and international investment position, published by the International Monetary Fund. Covers 1960 - current.
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Includes time series of value of exports and imports between countries and their trading partners, published by the IMF (International Monetary Fund). Covers 1980 - current.
United Nations
Statistical Yearbook
Call Number: CC Reference HA12.5 .U63
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Like the Statistical Abstract of the United States, this book is a great way to find out what kind of data are collected by the UN and where to find them.
Find listed here all the datasets accessible through the undata search system. Sometimes it's easier to go directly to the most relevant source than search across all of them.
Listing of all statistics programs of the UN as well as other places to find international statistics.
European Union
European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2005
CC Reference HC241.2 .E8334
This reference book contains basic country statistics tables, and can help one identify which agencies collect which data, and how those data will be organized on eurostat.
"...a set of national accounts economic time series covering many countries...." This link goes to version 9.0. See the full release page for more view options and variable descriptions.
Gapminder is a web interface that allows the user to map data from multiple sources to look for patterns. It is a great way to explore freely available data and to discover sources of data on topics.
In Print in the Libe
World Development Indicators
Call Number: CC Ref HC59.15 .W656
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Use this text alongside the online version to get full definitions of variables and reports to help put the data into context.