World development indicators . 2008

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910143832603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Washington, D.C., : World Bank Publications, 2008
• ISBN: 0-8213-7387-0
• Edizione: [1st ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (418 pages)
• Collana: World Development Indicators.
• Disciplina: 330.90511
• Soggetti: Economic development; Economic history - 1990-; Economic indicators; Social indicators
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di contenuto: Preface; Acknowledgments; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Partners; Users guide; 1. WORLD VIEW; 2. PEOPLE; 3. ENVIRONMENT; 4. ECONOMY; 5. STATES AND MARKETS; 6. GLOBAL LINKS; Primary data documentation; Statistical methods; Credits; Bibliography; Index of indicators
• Sommario/riassunto: Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical reference allows you to consult over 900 indicators for some 150 economies and 14 country groups in more than 80 tables. It provides a current overview of the most recent data available as well as important regional data and income group analysis in six thematic sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. The CD-ROM editions contain 46 years of time series data, covering 1960 to 2006, and offer mapping, charting, and data export formats.