UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2006-07

This publication 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. It 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. The printed edition of the Handbook is a valuable tool for research, policy-making and education. It can also be used in conjunction with the DVD - Rom, available separately, which contains the full time series of data.United Nations, Conference on Trade and Development Staff is the author of 'UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics 2006-07', published 2007 under ISBN 9789210120630 and ISBN 9210120639.