Sources for International Data & Indicators
Data portals:
- World Bank Databases This link opens in a new windowExplore different databases maintained by the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Global Economic Monitor (GEM). (World Bank)
- UN Data ExplorerA portal to many of the cross-national statistics collected by the United Nations (UN).
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowSearch for books and reports published by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) that contain their recommendations and research for policymakers and analysts to implement solutions to difficult problems in their respective countries. Areas of research include agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, finance and investment, social issues, taxation, trade, transport, and more. (OECD)
Happiness/Quality of Life indicies:
- World Values SurveyContains sets of surveys of people throughout the world capturing their beliefs and values.
- World Happiness ReportReports on Gallup World Poll data about happiness in 155 countries worldwide.
- OECD Better Life IndexVisualize and compare some of the key factors that contribute to well-being in OECD countries.
Sustainability indicies:
- Environmental Performance Index (EPI)The EPI ranks countries' performance on high-priority environmental issues in two areas: protection of human health and protection of ecosystems.
- Global Green Economy IndexA report from the UN Division for Sustainable Development ranking countries on their progress toward green economies.
Political freedom indicies:
- Freedom HouseProvides scores, reports and statistics covering democracy and freedom across the world. There are reports on civil liberties, political rights, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and countries transitioning to democracy.
Social Sciences Librarian
Paul Rosenstein
Contact:
Boatwright Memorial Library, 182
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