UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Geneva Manuel de Statistiques de la Cnuced: Geneva Conference des Nations Unies de Statistiques de la Cnuced

The UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2005 provides a comprehensive collection of statistical data relevant to the analysis of international trade, investment and development, for individual countries and for economic and trade groupings. The publication presents consolidated reference statistics considered of particular importance for describing how developing countries have evolved in the context of globalization. Data are presented in an analytical way, through the use of rank orderings, growth rates and other special calculations, in order to facilitate their interpretation. Sets out a comprehensive range of data on international trade, investment and development topics, both for individual countries and for economic and trade groupings. This work covers topics such as: international merchandise trade; trade and commodity price indices; international trade in services; selected indicators of development; and more. Title from eBook title screen (viewed on July 27, 2006).