Oecd In Figures 2008

The twentieth edition of OECD's the original, simple to use, pocket-sized data book, which contains key data on the OECD-wide economy, society and the environment.

"OECD in Figures" is a primary statistical source for key data on OECD countries, ranging from economic growth and employment to inflation, trade and environment. Information is presented in tabular form for: (1) Demography and Health; (2) Economy; (3) Energy; (4) Labour; (5) Science and Technology; (6) Environment; (7) Education; (8) Public Finance; (9) International Trade and Investment; and (10) Prices and Finance. Graphical information is included for: (1) GDP growth; (2) GDP per capita; (3) Upwardly mobile; (4) Inflation; (5) Population growth; (6) Migration; (7) Public debt; (8) Female employment rates; (9) Health spending; (10) Road fatalities; (11) Aid for the environment; (12) Climate change; and (13) Trading partners. A glossary is included. [OECD member countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.].

OECD Factbook 2008 is the fourth edition of a comprehensive and dynamic statistical annual from the OECD. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: economy, population, globalisation, energy, labour, science and technology, environment, education, public finance, and quality of life.

This publication includes statistics by detailed type of service on international trade in services for the 30 OECD countries, the European Union and the euro area as well as analysis, definitions and notes.

The OECD Glossary contains a comprehensive set of over 6 700 definitions of key terminology, concepts and commonly used acronyms derived from existing international statistical guidelines and recommendations.

Provides statistics on international trade in services by partner country for 28 OECD countries plus the European Union (EU25 and EU27), the Euro area, and Hong Kong (SAR China).

A rich, comparable and up-to-date array of indicators on the performance of education systems in OECD countries.