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Britannica World Data Analyst
"Combining detailed statistics with powerful tools for analysis and display, this resource features a unique collection of in-depth information about the countries of the world and allows you to create interesting and information comparative charts and tables."
Bureau of Labor Statistics: International Labor Comparisons
"The International Labor Comparisons (ILC) program provides international comparisons of hourly compensation costs; productivity and unit labor costs; labor force, employment and unemployment rates; and consumer prices."
Consumer Eastern Europe (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HC 244 .Z9 C6138
"In addition to comprehensive market size statistics, Consumer Eastern Europe also provides you with an expert overview of this fast- changing region. Country-by-country profiles examine important marketing parameters, including demographics, economic indicators, advertising and media access, consumer expenditure and retail distribution. Country coverage includes Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and the Ukraine."
Consumer International (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HC 79 .C6 C636
"Provides an overview of 27 non-European consumer markets. It provides volume and value market size data for hundreds of consumer products, such as clothing and footwear, over-the-counter healthcare and consumer electronics. Presented in fully comparable statistical tables this book allows you to analyse market data and trends across countries, products and over a six year time period."
European Marketing Data & Statistics (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HA 1107 .E87
"Compendium of statistical information on the countries of Western and Eastern Europe. The data coverage includes a considerable number of long-term trends (dating back to 1998 as available), which permits the analysis of socioeconomic trends over a longer time span as a basis for forecasting. In addition to major European countries, you'll find information on smaller European nations and principalities."
Foreign Labor Trends (FLT) Reports Series - Provide summaries of institutions, practices, and recent labor developments in key foreign countries. They profile labor market reforms, compliance with internationally recognized core labor standards, social safety nets; and major labor laws and systems. Locate separate country reports through Google! <"+brazil +foreign labor trends"> or visit the University Library's Government Documents Department on the 2nd Floor of the Library (460-7024) to see a printed copy.
International Data Base (IDB)- The International Data Base (IDB) offers a variety of demographic indicators for 224 countries and areas of the world. The IDB has provided access to demographic data for over 25 years to governments, academics, other organizations, and the public. It is funded by organizations that sponsor the research of the Census Bureau's International Programs Center.
International Marketing Data & Statistics (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HA 42 .I56
"This companion volume to Euromonitor's European Marketing Data and Statistics contains statistical coverage for all countries around the world outside Europe. Provides data on business and marketing parameters, including education, consumer expenditure and population trends and forecasts."
Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development: Demography & Population
Who Buys What: [identifying international spending patterns by lifestyle groups] (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HF 5415.32 .W56 2006
"Provides vital data on consumer purchasing behaviour by analysing markets and countries on the basis of lifestyle consumer groups. It provides an insight into how age, life stage, education and gender affect consumer product purchasing in different countries."
World Consumer Lifestyles Databook: Key Trends (Euromonitor)
MCOB Reference HF 5415.33 .U6 L54 2005
"A statistical book focusing on people rather than products, this publication captures population segments, lifestyle indicators, and socio-economic parameters for 71 countries. Examples of data include: crime and medical statistics, population for major cities, number of children per household, marital status, migration numbers, household dwelling types, number of pets per household and more. Data is displayed in tabular format and coverage spans 11 years."
World Bank Group
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World Factbook (Central Intelligence Agency) - The CIA provides users with an excellent concise country overview (map, introduction, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues).
World Health Organization Statistical Information System - an interactive database bringing together core health statistics for the 193 WHO Member States. It comprises more than 100 indicators, which can be accessed by way of a quick search, by major categories, or through user-defined tables.
United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic & Social Statistics
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