World Development Indicators 2009

Author:

World Bank

Price: £58.95  £48.00

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.

This is an indispensable guide for anyone - professionals & the population at large - who need to understand the factors that led to the global economic crisis. This is one of the first resources of its kind to present both the expert analysis and the supporting data to provide a complete overview of why the economic downturn could occurred.

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.

World Development Indicators 2009 presents the most current and accurate development data on both a national level and aggregated globally. It allows you to monitor the progress made toward meeting the Millennium Development Goals endorsed by the United Nations and its member countries, the World Bank, and a host of partner organizations. These goals, which focus on development and the elimination of poverty, serve as the agenda for international development efforts.

Key features:

• New feature for this edition: Expert introduction that shows statistics in action - presenting clear analysis of the factors that led to the global crisis, its effect on developing economies and the resulting challenges

• Over 90 tables of the most recent data available

• Clear presentation with six thematic sections allows for quick reference and sign-posting to the sections most relevant to you

• Also available on CD-ROM and as CD-ROM/Print combo set.

Extent	tbc	ISBN	9780821378298
Size	A4	Price	£58.95  £48.00
Format	Paperback	Published	04 Jun 2009
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