The Economist pocket world in figures 2015
Publisher: Economist; Economist Books
Published: 2014
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781781252734
Subjects: Statistics; Economic history; Economic indicators; Social indicators
Other titles: Pocket world in figures 2015
Description: "Full of facts and figures about the world today - on subjects as diverse as geography, population and demographics, business, finance and the economy, transport, tourism and the environment, society, culture and crime - this 24th annual edition of 'The Economist Pocket World in Figures' is a treasure trove of fascinating data that will both inform and entertain. Whether you want to know which are the world's fastest growing economies or those with the highest debts; which countries buy the most music or have most Facebook users; the least leiterate population or the best universities; anything from air quality to zinc production, it's all in 'The Economist Pocket World in Figures'--Page 4 of cover.
Table of contents: title: Part I: World Rankings; title: Countries: natural facts; title: Population: size and growth; title: Population: matters of breeding and sex; title: Population: age; title: City living; title: Migrants; title: Refugees and asylum seekers; title: The world economy; title: Living standards; title: The quality of life; title: Economic growth; title: Trading places; title: Balance of payments: current account; title: Exchange rates; title: Public finance; title: Democracy; title: Inflation; title: Debt; title: Aid; title: Industry and services; title: Agriculture; title: Commodities; title: Energy; title: Workers of the world; title: The business world; title: Business and creativity research; title: Business costs and foreign investment; title: Business red tape, corruption and piracy; title: Businesses and banks; title: Stockmarkets; title: Transport: roads and cars; title: Transport: planes and trains; title: Transport: shipping; title: Tourism; title: Education; title: Life expectancy; title: Death rates and infant mortality; title: Death and disease; title: Health; title: Marriage and dicorce; title: Households, living costs and giving; title: Telephones, computers and broadband; title: The internet and music; title: Going out; title: The press; title: Nobel prize winners; title: Olympics; title: Drinking and smoking; title: Crime and punishment; title: War and peace; title: Environment; title: Part II: Country Profiles; title: Glossary; title: List of countries; title: Sources.