Country & International Research
Rankings/Comparative Data
The Global Competitiveness Report
World Economic Forum, published annually. In Print in Baker Library
Ref. HF1414.G56
Analyzes and ranks countries by openness, quality of government, finances, infrastructure technology, management, labor, and institutions. Two-page country profiles include strengths and weaknesses. Major portion of publication is devoted to global and regional analyses. Includes data on CD.
Tip: See more competitiveness reports. In Print in Baker Library.
The Global Information Technology Report
Oxford University Press, published annually. In Print in Baker Library
Ref. HD9696.8.A2 G56
Documents how information and communication technologies (ICTs) are being used around the world. Ranks countries according to their capacity to take advantage of ICT networks and includes country profiles and topical chapters.
IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook Online
IMD International, published annually
Ref. HF1414.I43
Analyzes and ranks the ability of nations to create and maintain a competitive environment. Contains cross-country and regional comparisons. For older data see volumes In Print in Baker Library.
Pocket World in Figures
Penguin Group, published annually. In Print in Baker Library
Ref. HA 155.P63
Rankings on more than 200 topics in subject areas as wide-ranging as geography, population, business, the economy, trade, transport, finance, industry, demographics, the environment, society, culture, and crime.
World Development Indicators
(HU PIN or Authorized Baker visitors)
Statistics from the World Bank for almost 600 development indicators, dating as far back as 1960.