OECD factbook 2005 : economic, environmental and social statistics

OECD Factbook 2005 is the first edition of a comprehensive and dynamic new statistical annual from the OECD. More than 100 indicators cover a wide range of areas: economy, agriculture, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health and quality of life, industry, information and communications, population/ labour force, trade and investment, taxation, public epxenditure and R&D. Data are provided for all OECD member countries along with area totals, and in some cases, for selected non - member economies. For each indicator, there is a two - page spread. The page on the left is textual and includes short introductory text followed by a detailed definition of the indicator, comments on comparability of the data, an assessment of long - term trends related to the indicator, and a list of references for further information on the indicator. The page on the right contains a table and a graph providing - at a glance - the key message conveyed by the data. For the fist time in an OECD book, a dynamic link (Statlink) is provided for each table which directs the user to a Web page where the corresponding data are available in Excel format. OECD Factbook 2005 will become a key reference tool for everyone working on economic and policy issues.