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Description
International Statistical Yearbook, an annual publication by the Statistical Press, provides comprehensive data and analysis on international Economic and social statistics. It contains data from as much as 200 countries, regions and territories over the world. More detailed information on the economic and social development of over 40 countries and the key indicators of the world famous companies is also included in the yearbook.
Data for most of the countries/territories have been adjusted by international organizations such as the United Nations, and the scope and coverage is therefore comparable.
The data sources for all countries/territories other than China are based on databases, CD-ROMs, yearbooks and monthly publications of international organizations. The sources of data are given at the top of each table in the Yearbook. Data for China are mainly taken from China Statistical Yearbook, while Chinese data from international organizations are footnoted and used for reference.
This book is rich source of worldwide economic and social data of activities and developments. Especially, it provides unique data of the social and economic interactions and exchanges between China and the rest of the world. It is a great addition for any library!
Table of Contents
- China in the World
- Geography and Climate
- Natural Resource and Environment Protection
- National Accounts
- Population
- Employment and Wages
- Government Finance and Banking
- Price Indices
- Household Income and Expenditure and Poverty
- Agriculture
- Industry, Energy and Construction
- Transportation and Communication
- External Trade and Tourism
- Balance of Payments and External Debts
- Education, Science and Technology, Culture, Health and Military
- Main Indicators of the 500 Largest Companies in the World
- Appendix
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Published: Dec, 2010