World Development Indicators 2009 - 9780821378335

Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? 'World Development Indicators' is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical reference allows you to consult over 900 indicators for some 150 economies and 14 country groups in more than 80 tables. It provides a current overview of the most recent data available as well as important regional data and income group analysis in six thematic sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. The CD-ROM* editions contain 46 years of time series data for more than 200 countries from 1960-2007, single-year observations, and spreadsheets on many topics. It contains more than 1,000 country tables and the text from the 'World Development Indicators 2009' print edition. The 'Windows' based format permits users to search for and retrieve data in spreadsheet form, create maps and charts, and fully download them into other popular software programs for study or presentation purposes.*The CD-ROM system requires Windows 98 or NT 4.0 or later, 20 MB of available hard disk space, 32 MB of RAM, and 2 MB of video memory. 64 K color video display recommended. Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.0 or higher and sound card optional.The license for the multiple user CD-ROM is valid for up to 15 authorized users. Should you need to make the program available for additional users through a network, including an intranet, please send a request to pubrights@worldbank.org, indicating the number of users you would like to add.For libraries and institutions, we recommend an institutional subscription to the online version of the program. Please contact pubrights@worldbank.org for a quote.