Selected Resources for:
Economies of Countries

EconLit   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=econlit-set-c&adv=1

1969- .

Indexes and abstracts worldwide economic literature. Has article citations from over 400 major economic journals since 1972. Includes indexing of some book reviews, dissertations and working papers

International Political Science Abstracts   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=ijh

1989- .

An abstract of periodical articles on political science, government, international relations, and area studies. Indexes more than 1,000 international journals. The printed version (1951-1997) is available

Location: LAU Ref Stacks JA 36. I5, 1951-1997

PAIS International   

http://0-www.csa.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/htbin/dbrng.cgi?username=hoya&access=hoya202&db=pais-set-c&db=paisarc-set-c&adv=1

A subject guide to journals, books, pamphlets, and government publications relating to economics, social conditions, and international relations since 1915.

Academic Search Premier   

http://0-search.ebscohost.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aph

1965- (varies).

Indexes over 250 economics journals and provides full text for many of them. It is possible to limit your search to peer-reviewed (scholarly) or full-text journals.

LexisNexis Academic   

http://0-www.lexisnexis.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/us/lnacademic

Varies by publication.

Provides access to the full text of thousands of national and international magazines, newspapers, wire services, TV and radio broadcast transcripts, web publications, and blogs. Search by General, News, Legal, Business, or People.

CountryWatch  

http://0-www.countrywatch.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/ip

1998- .

Geographic, political, and economic information in narrative and statistical form on 192 individual countries. Provides GDP, growth, money, prices, unemployment, government, debt, trade, and balance of payments. Productivity data on five key sectors. Gives country rankings for trade, population, productivity, development and technology

Economist.Com: Country Briefings  

http://www.economist.com/countries

Key economic and financial indicators for 60 major economies and the Euro area. Brief economic data, including forecasts, for 10 key indicators over four years. Click on a country and see Country Profile. Print version: Economist (weekly magazine; see final pages) at the Reserve Desk

Political Risk Yearbook  

http://library.georgetown.edu/service/cdnet/app.cfm?appname=PoliticalRiskYearbook

Each country analysis provides forecast summaries for the country, economic performance, social indicators, general business climate, and eighteen-month and five-year political and economic forecasts. Annual.

Dictionary of Development.  

Provides descriptions of major concepts, events, issues, and organizations related to the social and economic conditions of developing countries.

Location: Ref Stacks HC 59.7 .D513 1990

Oxford Dictionary of Economics  

http://0-www.oxfordreference.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/views/BOOK_SEARCH.html?book=t19

Widely used economic terms and phrases for students.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HB61 .B554 2002

Routledge Dictionary of Economics  

Comprehensive, user-friendly definitions of major concepts in economics.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HB 61 R 92 2002

Concise Encyclopedia of Economics  

Emphasis is on microeconomic topics which reflect a consensus among economists.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HB 61 .C647 2008

Encyclopedia of Macroeconomics  

Definitions of important terms and concepts in the field of macroeconomics. Dictionary arrangement; article length varies.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HB 172.5 .E55 2002

Encyclopedia of the Developing World  

Longer articles on thematic and regional topics, and shorter articles on individual countries. Useful bibliographies for all entries.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HC 59.7 E52 2006

Oxford Encyclopedia of Economic History  

http://0-www.oxfordreference.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/views/BOOK%5FSEARCH.html?book=t168

Covers all aspects of economic history. Includes histories of individual countries (including some statistics), industries, institutions, key individuals, and other topics relating to the material aspects of human existence. Attempts a global, non-partisan outlook. Five volumes.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HC 15 .O94 2003

Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies  

Overviews of the economic structure and current climate of 198 countries and territories. Has comparable statistical information on the economy, including economic sectors, international trade, finance, working conditions, economic history, and bibliographies.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HC 15 .W675 2002

Economist Guide to Global Economic Indicators  

Describes over 100 of the most important economic indicators in terms of coverage, significance, reliability, time, and source of publication, revisions, and interpretation.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HB 3711 .E43

Key Indicators of Developing Asian & Pacific Countries  

The Asian Development Bank's statistical compilation on economic, financial, environmental, and social data for ADB's 40 member countries. The first section is arranged by economic indicators and the second by country. Data go back almost fifteen years.

Location: Ref. HC 411 .A754a

Monthly Bulletin of Statistics  

The United Nations compiles statistics on industrial production, prices, employment, energy production, manufacturing, construction, trade, and finance for all 191 member countries.

Location: Ref. HC 57 .U66

OECD Economic Outlook  

1967- .

Each semi-annual issue provides an assessment of the current economic situation in OECD countries and certain others, as well as trends and projections. Includes an overview of developments in each OECD-member country. Issues from 1967 on 2nd floor. Also available in Source OECD: OECD Economic Source OECD: OECD Economic Outlook

Location: Current Issues on Reserve

Statistical Abstract of Latin America  

Published annually, provides a wide range of data on such topics as land use, transportation, population, labor force, industry, trade, and government finance. Earlier years, beginning with 1957, are shelved in the stacks.

Location: Ref. HA 931. C3

International Financial Statistics Locator  

This guide identifies current and historical statistical sources for financial and economic indicators.

Location: Ref. Desk HG 151.7 .B37 1995

World Economic Outlook  

http://www.imf.org/external/pubs/ft/weo/weorepts.htm

International Monetary Fund analysis of the current economic situation, policy issues, and short- and medium-term prospects in industrial and developing countries. The statistical appendix emphasizes financial data; lag time is two years with projections to the current year. Print version: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W645 Earlier years: 1980- previous year, in Lauinger stacks at HC 59 .W645 .

Location: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W645 Earlier years: 1980- previous year, in Lauinger stacks at HC 59 .W645 .

IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook  

Ranks 59 industrialized and emerging economies on these criteria: domestic economy, international trade, international investment, employment, prices, public finance, productivity, labor, finance and infrastructure. Annual. CD-ROM available in Gelardin Media Center (MMCD 510).

Location: Ref. HF 1414 .W 67

GEORGE   

http://catalog.library.georgetown.edu/

Check for books on your topic in GEORGE, the library's catalog. Search by keyword, author, title, or subject heading. To find a book by topic, search by Library of Congress Subject Headings, keywords, or try looking up a title you know and click on "Find Similar Items" to search by the subject headings listed in the book's catalog record.

JOLIS Library Catalog  

http://jolis.worldbankimflib.org/uhtbin/webcat

1945- .

Provides citations from books, journal articles, working papers, conference proceedings, and technical reports for 14 libraries in the Joint-Bank Library Network. IMF and World Bank publications are included.

Country Profiles (EIU)  

http://0-db.eiu.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/index.asp?layout=publications&publication_type_id=30000203&eiu_publication_id=2000000800

1996/97- .

Annual analysis of major trends in economies of over 180 countries. Includes forecasts for the upcoming year and evaluations of foreign trade data and background data on political developments in each country.

Country Reports (EIU)  

http://0-db.eiu.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/index.asp?layout=publications&publication_type_id=50000205&eiu_publication_id=2000001000

1996- .

Quarterly analysis of major trends in economies of over 180 countries. Includes forecasts for the upcoming year and evaluations of foreign trade data and background data on political developments in each country.

Country Background Notes  

http://www.stat-usa.gov

Available through the database STAT USA. Offers a summary of economic activity and the key products produced as a percentage of the economy. Click on Globus/NTDB, then Other, and Country Background Notes

African Development Indicators  

http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/AFRICAEXT/EXTPUBREP/EXTSTATINAFR/0,,contentMDK:21105703~menuPK:3083953~pagePK:64168445~piPK:64168309~theSitePK:824043,00.html

Macroeconmic data provided by the World Bank Country desks, which offer detailed country coverage. Most series go back to 1980. Website has selected chapters only. Print version: Ref. HC 800 .A1 A353

Location: Ref. HC 800 .A1 A353 (1994- )

WDI Online  

http://0-ddp-ext.worldbank.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/ext/DDPQQ/member.do?method=getMembers&userid=1&queryId=6

1960- .

Comparable data collected by the World Bank to measure development outcomes. Includes over 500 indicators and covers 152 countries.

Location: HC 59 .W62

World Bank Africa Database   

http://old.library.georgetown.edu/service/cdnet/app.cfm?appname=WorldBankAfricaDatabase

1965- .

A comprehensive database with annual time-series back to 1970. Has over 1,200 macroeconomic, sectoral and social data for 53 African countries and 20 regional country groups. Use your NetID and a password to login.

Historical Statistics/OECD  

Retrospective OECD statistics back to 1960.

Location: HC 10 .H59

International Historical Statistics  

Provides comparative data for the countries in each region. Covers population, vital statistics, labor force, agriculture, industry, external trade, transport and communications, finance, prices, education, and national accounts.

• . . . The Americas, 1750-2005. Ref. HA175 .M55 2007
• . . . Europe, 1750-2005. Ref. HA1107 .M5 2007
• . . . Africa, Asia & Oceania, 1750-2005. Ref. HA4675 .M552 2007

Europa World Year Book  

http://0-www.europaworld.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

1959-

Narrative and brief statistical information on the political, economic, and commercial conditions of the countries of the world. Updated annually. Includes web addresses for country statistical offices when available. Europa guides to regions of the world offer more detail on countries in a region; ask at the Reference Desk.

Location: LAU Stacks JN 1 .E85

International Financial Statistics - Online  

http://0-imfstatistics.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

1945 (varies)-

This International Monetary Fund source provides current and historical financial information on member countries. Includes exchange rates, inflation and deflation, government finance, balance of payments, money and banking, and national income accounts. International Financial Statistics Yearbooks (1979 - ) are in LAU Stacks at HG 3881.I6262 (latest year at reference desk). Monthly print editions in Ref. HG 3881.I626.

LABORSTA  

http://laborsta.ilo.org/

Compiled by the International Labour Organization, this site offers labor statistics by country, topic, and publication. Includes data on the economically active population, employment, unemployment, hours of work, wages, labour cost, consumer prices, wages and hours by occupation, occupational injuries, strikes and lockouts, and labor migration. Click on "Statistics" in the left menu; choose the "By topic" option; and from the "Other indicators" section select, for example, "International Labour Migration Statistics". Print version, Year Book of Labour Statistics, 1935 to the present; current in Ref. HD 4826 .I63 , earlier in stacks.

Statistical Yearbook. 1948  

The United Nations compilation of international statistics for all countries and areas of the world. Provides economic, agricultural, and industrial statistics for all 191 member countries. Lags 3 years behind; includes statistics for the previous decade. For current data, see the Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (below).

Location: Ref. HA 12.5 .U63

World Development Reports  

http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/

1998/1999- .

This key World Bank publication offers recent statistics and narrative on topics relating to developing countries. Latest print version is at the Reference Desk HC 59 .W6; earlier years (back to 1978) in stacks at HC 59. W6.

Location: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W6; 1978 - in stacks.

Asian Development Outlook  

http://www.adb.org/documents/books/ado/

Forecasts and analyses of the economies of the developing member countries of the Asian Development Bank; includes 41 Asian and Pacific economies. Statistical projections for the current and coming year.

Location: Annual. Print version: 1989 - Ref. HC 411 .A1 A84

European Marketing Data and Statistics  

Annual statistics include economic indicators, banking and finance, external trade, labor force, industrial and energy resources and output, agriculture, consumer behavior and business statistics by sector. Tables provide pan-European comparative data going back to 1977.

Location: Ref. Desk HA 1107 .E87 2003

Eurostat  

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/eurostat/home

Data from the Statistical Office of the European Union which allows comparisons to be made among EU members and regions. Covers national accounts, employment, industry, energy, services, agriculture, external trade, prices, financial statistics and balance of payments. Monthly print version: Eurostatistics, available in Ref. HA 1107.5 .E895(1992- ).

Global Development Finance (GDF Online)  

http://devdata.worldbank.org/apponline/default.asp?app=GF

World Bank statistical tables on the external public debt and publicly guaranteed debt of 96 developing countries. Earlier years have the title World Debt Tables (1979-1996).

Location: Gov. Docs. Ref HJ 8899 .W67

International Marketing Data and Statistics  

Economic profiles of most countries grouped by region, except Europe (see # 11). Arrangement is by theme, with broad categories covering economic indicators, banking and finance, consumer expenditure, agriculture, industry, transport, income and earnings, labor and trade.

Location: Ref. Desk HA 42. I 56 2003

LexisNexis Statistical  

http://0-web.lexis-nexis.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/statuniv

Provides access to statistics produced by the U.S. government, major international intergovernmental organizations, professional and trade organizations, commercial publishers, independent research organizations, state government agencies, and universities. Includes American Statistics Index (ASI) back to 1973 and Index to International Statistics (IIS) back to 1983.

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National Accounts Statistics Database  

http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/Introduction.asp

This United Nations database contains a complete and consistent set of time series from 1970 onwards of main national accounts aggregates for the countries and areas of the world. Includes GDP by expenditures; domestic production by industries; government and individual consumption expenditures, and integrated economic accounts. Print version: National Accounts Statistics at Ref. HC 79.I5 U53 An earlier version was Yearbook of National Accounts Statistics at HC 79 .I5 U53 goes back to 1957 (In storage; 48 hr. recall).

OFFSTATS: Official Statistics on the Web  

http://www.offstats.auckland.ac.nz/

Links to free, official statistics resources. Arranged alphabetically by country, region, or subject.

Specific country statistical handbooks  

Many countries publish their own statistical handbooks. They are available in the reference stacks for a number of countries, primarily developed nations. To determine if the library has one for a given country search GEORGE by subject [name of country] - Statistics or ask a Reference Librarian for help.

Location: Ref. HA

Statistical Yearbook for Latin America and the Caribbean  

http://www.eclac.cl/estadisticas/default.asp?idioma=IN

Compiled by the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America, this work gives statistical information on the region and on individual countries. Covers population, industry, balance of payments, and social institutions.

Location: Annual. Print version: Ref. HA 755 .A68.

Economic Research Service, USDA  

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Briefing/

The United States Department of Agriculture offers information on countries which are major agricultural trading partners with the U.S. Click on (or enter) the name of a country for agricultural information, issues, outlook, production, and trade data.

Doing Business  

http://www.doingbusiness.org/

Annual

Doing Business provides a quantitative measure of regulations for 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—as they apply to domestic small and medium-size enterprises.

Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the Pacific  

http://www.unescap.org/pdd/publications/index.asp

A United Nations analysis of regional economic developments and prospects; includes macroeconomic performance, issues, and policies. Scroll to this title on Publications page.

Location: Ref. HC 411 .U48.

Economic and Social Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean  

This United Nations publication analyzes various aspects of the regional economy and the economic performance of the 20 countries of Latin America and the English-speaking Caribbean. The country reports include tables and figures on the main economic indicators. Annual.

Location: Ref. HA 755 .A68

Economic Survey of Europe  

http://www.unece.org/ead/ead_ese.htm

1948-2005

Issued annually this survey provides a narrative discussion, with numerous charts and tables, of the current economic situation in Europe. Includes recent developments and the outlook for the future. Volumes for 1998-2005 are online. Ceased in 2005.

Location: HC 240 .A1 U5

Energy Statistics Yearbook  

United Nations report offering worldwide country data on energy production, trade, and consumption, organized by type of fuel. Annual.

Location: Ref. HA13 .U5 ser. J

Human Development Indicators  

http://hdr.undp.org/reports/global/2003/indicator/index.html

United Nations statistics on human development arranged by country or indicator; part of the Human Development Report(#50).

Human Development Report  

http://hdr.undp.org

1990

The United Nations Development Program report offers a narrative overview of current issues in development and statistical indicators (see # 19) of development such as health, education, employment, and assistance worldwide. Annual. Print version: Ref. HD 72 .H85

Location: Ref. HD 72 .H85

Least Developed Countries Report  

A United Nations examination of economic trends, development targets, causes of poverty and development strategies, and a statistical appendix. Published every two years.

Location: Ref. HC 59.7 L328

World Economic and Social Survey  

http://www.un.org/esa/policy/wess/index.html

This annual United Nations publication discusses the current situation, trends, and prospects for various aspects of the world economy. Statistical appendices cover key macroeconomic indicators, international trade, and finance, organized by country or region. Print version at Ref. HC 59 .A184. Earlier years: 1955 - to previous year, in Lauinger stacks at HC 59 .A184.

Location: Print version at Ref. HC 59 .A184.

World Economic Situation and Prospects  

http://www.un.org/esa/policy/wess/index.html

This United Nations publication offers a overview of the world economic situation, a review of international trade, and a survey of the regional developments and outlook for developed, transitional, and developing economies.

Location: Print version: Ref. HC 59 .15 W67.

Government Finance Statistics Yearbook  

This International Monetary Fund publication provides governmental budgetary statistics, including revenues and expenditures for individual countries.

Location: Ref. HA 40 .F5 I58

Stat-USA  

http://www.stat-usa.gov/

The focus of this U. S. Dept. of Commerce database is export and opportunities for U.S. businesses. Offers reports and statistical information on markets in individual countries and demand for products. Other trade related data included exchange rates, international transactions and agricultural information. Available on most public terminals within Lauinger Library.

Country Statistical Agencies  

http://www.census.gov/aboutus/stat_int.html

This U.S. Census Bureau site links to the government statistical agencies for individual countries. These sites may provide the latest statistics on economic indicators and other categories. Not every country has a government Web site. Europa World Yearbook and Statesman's Yearbook (REF DESK JA 51.S7) also list official country URLs.

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Resources for Economists on the Internet  

http://www.rfe.org

This web guide lists more than 900 resources on the Internet for those interested in economics. NetEc is an international academic effort to improve the communication of economics via electronic media. Click on "Data," for a variety of data relating to country economic conditions and links to international organizations.

Annual Report of the Bank for International Settlements  

http://www.bis.org/publ/annualreport.htm

Quarterly data on the financial liabilities of banks in the reporting countries. The annual report contains data on industrial and emerging markets. Offers links to web sites of individual banks.

ASEAN, Association of Southeast Asian Nations  

http://www.aseansec.org/13100.htm

Extensive economic statistics on Southeast Asian nations, including statistics on production, inflation, trade, foreign direct investment, infrastructure, tourism, and links to member countries. Includes monthly and quarterly data, to the current year. Statistics go back several years.

Business Cycle Indicators  

http://www.tcb-indicators.org/#

The Conference Board provides the latest press releases on economic conditions and indicators in the U.S., Japan, Australia, Germany, Spain, Mexico, France, Korea. Lauinger does not subscribe to the other features of this database.

CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)  

http://0-www.ciaonet.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

Conference proceedings and working papers from participating institutes around the world. Includes the full text of books and book summaries, journal abstracts, links to websites and a calendar of conferences and seminars.

FAO Country Profiles  

http://www.fao.org/countryprofiles/default.asp?lang=en/

The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations provides this country specific site. Select a country from the drop-down menu on the right for food and agricultural indicators, sustainable development, and related economic information.

International Economic Trends  

http://research.stlouisfed.org/publications/iet/

An annual presentation of key economic data since 1986, covering seven major industrial countries and the "Euro area". Data on output, inflation, monetary aggregates, interest rates, government budget, current account, exchange rates and foreign exchange reserves. Includes a brief essay on a topic relevant to the international economy. Click on "Entire Publication," for a linked table of contents.

SourceOECD  

http://0-new.sourceoecd.org.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

1998-

SourceOECD is the online publications portal of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Contains over 1,500 books, 20 journals and newsletters, 10 statistical periodicals, reference works, and 600 interactive statistical data tables in over 25 database products published since 1998. Text can be searched by theme or country. Statistics can be searched by title and theme. Statistical databases allow users to build their own tables from the latest data, draw graphs and tables, and download to Excel or as .csv files.

Location: All titles also received in print. Check George

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World News Connection  

http://0-wnc.dialog.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/

July 1994- .

Provided by the National Technical Information Service (NTIS). Contains translations of worldwide news and commentary from foreign television and radio broadcasts, newspapers, and periodicals from July 1994 to the present. World News Connection replaces Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS). For earlier FBIS Daily Reports, consult the Foreign Broadcast Information Service Daily Reports database (digitized, full text) or use the FBIS Index to the microfiche content. Microfiche are located on the first floor in Government Documents and Microforms.

ASEAN Annual Reports  

http://www.aseansec.org/4913.htm

ASEAN is an association of 10 South-East Asian countries to accelerate economic progress and increase stability.

Global Economic Prospects  

http://www.worldbank.org/prospects/

The World Bank 's assessment of both the short- and long-term outlooks for the world economy and the developing countries. Find link to Publications and select title. . Annual. Print version: Ref. HC 59.69 G58

Location: Ref. HC 59.69 G58

African Development Report  

African Development Bank's annual survey of economic and social progress in Africa. Statistical appendix includes macroeconomic indicators; labor force and social indicators for the Bank's 53 member countries.

Location: LAU Ref Stacks HC 800 .A1 A354

Arab World Competitiveness Report  

Country profiles have key indicators, data on exchange rates and capital restrictions, reflecting financial openness, export performance, and trade charts. This source also offers analysis on issues affecting economic development in the Arab world. Annual.

Location: Ref. HC 498 .A7195

Economist Intelligence Unit . Country Report  

http://www.eiu.com/index.asp?layout=publications&publication_type_id=50000205&eiu_publication_id=2000001000

Quarterly and annual economic data and political analysis for over 200 countries; many updated monthly. Narratives and data appear in a standardized, easy-to-locate format. Covers the political scene, economic policy, the domestic economy, sectoral trends, and foreign trade and payments. Download in HTML, PDF, or Excel.

Global Competitiveness Report  

World Economic Forum's analysis of competitiveness among 80 countries estimates underlying prospects for growth. Offers a Microeconomic Competitiveness Index which measures institutions, market structures, and economic policies which support growth. Includes narratives, ranking tables, and individual country pages. Annual.

Location: Ref. HF 1414. G559

World Development Reports  

http://econ.worldbank.org/wdr/

1998/1999- .

This key World Bank publication gives an overview of poverty and the developing world. Statistical tables provide selected development indicators for individual countries. Print version: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W6; 1978 - in stacks.

Location: Ref. Desk HC 59 .W6; 1978 - in stacks.

RefWorks  

http://0-www.refworks.com.library.lausys.georgetown.edu/refworks

RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool designed to help researchers gather, manage, store, and share information and generate citations and bibliographies.