Brief guide to selected resources of economic data for the Palestinian-Israeli Negotiation Simulation : IR 97
International trade flow between trading partners
Title: Direction of trade
statistics. Yearbook / [prepared by the
General Statistics Division of the Bureau of Statistics of the International
Monetary Fund].
Publication info: Washington, D.C. : IMF, 1981-
Subject: Commercial statistics.
Earlier title: Direction of trade yearbook
Publication info: Washington, D.C. : IMF, 1981-
Subject: Commercial statistics.
Earlier title: Direction of trade yearbook
Lehigh Holdings: 1974 - 2001 Latest edition in FM - Reference
LEHIGH CALL NUMBER
332.05 I61iab
FM-3-NORTH
Title: International trade statistics yearbook / Department of International Economic and Social Affairs
Publication info: New York : United Nations, 1985-
Subject: Commercial statistics--Periodicals.
Earlier title: Yearbook of international trade statistics
Abstract:
Annual report on world trade by SITC 1- to 5-digit
commodity and partner country, world region, and economic grouping, for
over 165 countries. Data for Belgium and Luxembourg are aggregate. Most
data for members of South African Customs Union are aggregate. Not all
data are shown for each country. Report is presented each year in 2 volumes.
Data sources: National government and UN sources.
LEHIGH HOLDINGS:
1983- 1997 editions are located in 382.058 U581y
FM-3-NORTH
Latest edition published is the 1998edition. It
is located in the FM Reference collection: 382.058
U581y 1998
Data on trade specific to the Palestinian regions (West Bank and Gaza) can be found in the following microfiche source. Use the IIS fiche number to locate this report in the Index to International Statistics Microfiche Collection - Fairchild Library 2nd Floor Mart Wing.
Title: Palestinian Merchandise Trade in the 1990's: Opportunities and Challenges
Date: Jan. 23, 1998.
Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Length: 96 p.
Abstract:
Report examining issues related to trade prospects
for Palestine. Includes data on trade, import licenses and schedules, and
number and employment of manufacturing firms, variously by selected trade
partner, commodity, sector, or internal region, varying periods 1992-96.
Data sources: Primarily UNCTAD and national
government sources.
Format and data presentation: Table listing (p.
5-6); and report and appendices, with 1 chart and 9 tables.
Index Terms: Foreign trade; Tariffs and foreign
trade controls; Business firms and establishments, number; Employment and
unemployment, Manufacturing; Palestine (occupied); Gaza Strip
Economic Indicators
Title: World development
indicators ... CD-ROM / The World Bank.
Corporate author: World Bank. International Economics
Dept. Development Data Group
Publication info: Washington, DC : IBRD, World Bank,
Physical description: computer laser optical discs
; 4 3/4 in. + manual
Electronic access: Online version: http://www.worldbank.org/data/wdi/home.html
LEHIGH-- Summary Holdings: (1998,2001)
Abstract:
Annual report presenting detailed data on economic,
social, and demographic indicators for 148 countries as available, with
selected totals for countries grouped by economic level and/or selected
world region, mostly varying periods 1970-99 with trends from 1960 and
projections to 2030.
Data sources: Primarily World Bank and other
IGO, private sector, NGO, and national government sources.
LEHIGH CALL NUMBER
330.91724 W9274 1998 1-DAY-RSV
FM-RESERVE
330.91724 W9274 2001 CD-INFO
FM-RESERVE
Economic data specific to the Middle East can be found in the following microfiche source. Use the IIS fiche number to locate this report in the Index to International Statistics Microfiche Collection - Fairchild Library 2nd Floor Mart Wing.
Title: Survey of Economic and Social Developments in the ESCWA Region, 1998-99
Source: Economic and Social Commission for Western
Asia
Date: 1999.
Periodicity(Frequency): Annual.
Abstract:
Annual report examining economic and social development
trends in Middle East, varying periods 1960-98 or undated with selected
projections to 2030. Includes data on GDP; domestic and international finance;
trade; oil industry performance; land area; population, total and with
access to water, sanitation, and health services; money and banking; underweight
children; environment; and other socioeconomic and demographic indicators;
generally by selected ESCWA country or economic grouping, with selected
international comparisons. Also includes selected data for women, including
labor force by occupation,and representation in parliament and government
at ministerial level. Selected data are shown by sector, industry, sex,
educational level, city, or urban and rural area. Selected data on trade
are shown by SITC 1-digit commodity and partner. Most monetary values are
expressed in US$ ; some values are expressed in national currencies. Not
all data are shown for each country.
Data sources: Primarily national government
and IGO sources.
Geographic coverage: Middle East; Bahrain;
Egypt; Gaza Strip; Iraq; Jordan; Kuwait; Lebanon; Oman; Qatar; Syria; Saudi
Arabia; United Arab Emirates; Yemen; Palestine (occupied)
Economic data specific to the EU, EFTA and Mediterranean countries
can be found in the following microfiche source. Use the IIS
fiche number to locate this report in the Index to International Statistics
Microfiche Collection - Fairchild Library 2nd Floor Mart Wing.
Title: Euro-Mediterranean Statistics
Source: European Union
Date: 2000.
Periodicity(Frequency): Semiannual.
Length: 84 p.
Abstract:
Semiannual report presenting data on basic economic
indicators for EU, EFTA, and Mediterranean countries, mostly varying periods
1991-Sept. 1999. Includes data on GDP; capital formation; industrial production
indexes; employment; unemployment, total and for youth, by sex; CPI; ECU
and euro exchange rates; money supply; interest rates; government finances;
balance of payments; inward or outward foreign investment; and trade, total
and involving each other; by country. Also includes data on tourist arrivals,
total and from aggregate EU, by Mediterranean country. Each issue also
includes a special section which varies in focus from report to report.
Focus of current issue is demography and migration, with data on basic
demographic indicators, including population age structure, female/male
ratio, and total population projected to 2025, by country; and Mediterranean
citizens living in Western Europe, and inward and outward migration, by
country of citizenship and residence, with summary comparisons to totals.
Data sources: Primarily national government
sources.
Format and data presentation: Preface, contents/table
listing, foreword, and abbreviations (p. 3-18); 20 charts and 35 tables,
arranged in 7 sections (p. 19-79); and data sources (p. 81-84). Monetary
values are expressed in ECUs; most other data are shown as percents or
indexes. Some economic data are shown monthly. Trade data are not cross
tabulated by partner country. Not all data are shown for each country.
Geographic coverage:
Austria; Belgium; Denmark; Finland; Germany;
Greece; Spain; France; Ireland; Italy; Luxembourg; Netherlands; Portugal;
Sweden; United Kingdom; Iceland; Norway; Switzerland; Algeria; Morocco;
Tunisia; Egypt; Jordan; Lebanon; Syria; Israel; Palestine (occupied); Cyprus;
Malta; Turkey; North Africa; Western Europe
International Aid Data
Title: Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Aid Recipients: Disbursements, Commitments, Country Indicators, 1994-98
Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development
Date: 2000.
Periodicity(Frequency): Annual.
Length: 319 p.
Abstract:
Annual report on aid and other external financial flows to approximately 185 developing countries and transition economies from 21 DAC member countries, 18 multilateral agencies, and total Arab countries and EU, varying years 1992-98. Includes data for each country, 10 world regions, and 6 country income level aggregates on gross or net disbursements including official development assistance loans, grants, and commitments; summary other official flows, by type; and population, GNP, and selected other socioeconomic indicators.
Annual report on aid and other external financial flows to approximately 185 developing countries and transition economies from 21 DAC member countries, 18 multilateral agencies, and total Arab countries and EU, varying years 1992-98. Includes data for each country, 10 world regions, and 6 country income level aggregates on gross or net disbursements including official development assistance loans, grants, and commitments; summary other official flows, by type; and population, GNP, and selected other socioeconomic indicators.
Data sources: Primarily OECD questionnaire survey of DAC member countries, and published reports of multilateral agencies.
Format and data presentation: Contents/table
listing and introductory material (p. 3-20); 32 summary tables (p. 21-85);
176 developing country tables (p. 87-263); 16 world region/grouping tables
(p. 264-279); 30 tables for countries and country groupings in transition
(p. 281-311); and annex (p. 312-319). Most data are shown by recipient
country, world region, and country income group; selected data are also
shown by donor country or multilateral agency. Selected data on commitments
by recipient are shown by purpose. Most data are expressed in US$ ; some
data are shown as percents.