http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://unstats.un.org/unsd/cdb/cdb_help/cdb_quick_start.asp “UNCDB provides selected series from numerous specialized international data sources for all available countries and areas.” admin Tue, 04 Mar 2008 06:53:14 +0000 agriculture balance of payments communication construction consumption culture development assistance disabilities distribution of population economics education energy environment financial statistics families fertility fishing forestry geography health health services households housing human settlements impairment income industrial production intellectual property international finance international tourism international trade marital status men migration millennium development goals (mdg) mining national accounts nutrition population composition prices public order quarrying safety science services industries social mobility social security socio-economic groups statistical yearbook (syb) statistics technology transport wealth welfare services women http://www.transfairusa.org/content/about/factsheets.php Fact sheets about fair trade certification, "a market-based model of international trade" whose principles include fair prices, fair labor conditions, direct trade, democratic and transparent organizations, community development, and environmental sustain admin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:26:16 +0000 bananas cocoa coffee exporting importing international trade specific commodities sugar tea trade http://www.unctad.org/Templates/Page.asp?intItemID=3073&lang=1 Discusses economic development and poverty reduction in the least developed countries, with statistical tables and demographic information. admin Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:24:58 +0000 country studies demographics developing countries economic assistance economic development international trade least developed countries report poverty reduction statistical tables: least developed countries statistics http://www.americans-world.org/ Search reports on US public opinion on a broad range of international policy issues. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Wed, 17 Jan 2007 06:12:52 +0000 biotechnology global warming globalization human rights international policy issues international trade iraq debate israel palestine population public opinion: united states regional issues terrorism united nations women's international issues world politics: us public opinion http://www.un.org/esa/index.html Covers themes related to international development, including advancement of women, governance, human rights, international trade, macroeconomics, population, technology and productive sectors, social development, statistics, sustainable development, human settlements and energy, and more. admin Fri, 08 Dec 2006 07:06:55 +0000 advancement of women economic development energy finance governance human rights human settlements institution-building international development international trade macroeconomics population productive sectors science social development statistics sustainable development technology women's studies http://gatt.stanford.edu Accesses documents and information related to GATT, 'an organization that promoted international commerce and the reduction of trade barriers among member states from 1947-1994.' ncludes bibliographies, research guides, and much more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 08:10:16 +0000 business general agreement on tariffs and trade (organization) international trade http://www.fita.org/ They have a free newsletter entitled 'Really Useful Sites for International Trade Professionals,' including back copies. admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 05:54:09 +0000 business solutions international trade http://www.buyusa.gov/china/en/ Resources for U.S. companies planing to do business in China. Has a basic visitor's guide, tips for doing business, business service providers, trade leads, a trade show calendar, employment opportunities, and other business resources.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:29:01 +0000 asia business china: economic conditions export marketing international trade united states: commerce: china http://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/070203_ss.html Coverage of the 2003 China Business Forum, 'in which participants ... offered their observations on doing business with the Chinese.' Includes China's capital markets, intellectual property concerns, state-owned enterprises, and foreign direct investment (FDI) in China.. 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(Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Thu, 09 Nov 2006 04:05:58 +0000 international trade statistics world economic developments http://www.un.org/esa/ Covers a wide range of developmental and environmental issues, with publications. The site Millennium Development Goals discusses and provides national and regional statistics from 1990 onward.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:30:47 +0000 advancement of women countries in special situations energy finance governance human rights human settlements institution-building international development international trade macroeconomics population productive sects science social development statistics sustainable development technology http://www.llrx.com/features/gumshoe.htm Links for researching international topics. Includes business and corporate data, global news, search engines, guides to international law, country profiles, security issues, and more.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:09:27 +0000 banking resources copate data country studies global news international international business international law international trade search engines: international studies security statistics http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/ Seeks 'to promote better understanding of globalization, world trade and economic development, including the forces, values, events, and ideas that have shaped the present global economic system.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:09:24 +0000 country studies economic development economics global economic system globalization international trade timeline world economy world trade http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/09638199.asp A subscription journal. admin Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:55:01 +0000 economic development international development international trade trade