ICSM 10500-14 Gender, Race & Economic Power
- Docuticker
Daily update of new reports from government agencies, ngo's, think tanks, and other groups. Search by keyword/subject.
Research Papers in Economics
The largest bibliographic database dedicated to Economics and available freely on the Internet. Over 325'000 items of research can be browsed or searched, and over 225'000 can be downloaded in full text! This site is part of a large volunteer effort to enhance the free dissemination of research in Economics from the University of Connecticut.
Congressional Hearings via GPO Access-A hearing is a meeting or session of a Senate, House, Joint, or Special Committee of Congress, usually open to the public, to obtain information and opinions on proposed legislation, conduct an investigation, or evaluate/oversee the activities of a government department or the implementation of a Federal law. In addition, hearings may also be purely exploratory in nature, providing testimony and data about topics of current interest. Most Congressional hearings are published two months to two years after they are held. Only hearings released to GPO from the committees are made available on GPO Access.
U.S. Census Bureau You may want to look at American Factfinder and also under section labeled, People and Households and More.
Population Reference Bureau DataFinder
Data on population, health, and environment variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, and the world as a whole.
Data on population, health, and environment variables for more than 220 countries, 28 world regions and sub-regions, and the world as a whole.
International Data Base (IDB). U.S. Census Bureau
The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.
The International Data Base (IDB) is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic, and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.
Gapminder
Gapminder World provides both interactive charts and graphs of United Nation statistics, including life expectancy and income per capita. Many are interactive. It contains data on the local, national and global levels about social, economic and environmental conditions. This is product of the United Nations in conjunction with Google using Trenalyzer software.
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
Official Statistics on the Web (OFFSTATS)
Free statistics from official sources, including current data and time series for regions and topic categories. Many data sets are downloadable as text or spreadsheet files.
WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System)
International health statistics from the World Health Organization.
World Development Report
Annual report from the World Bank - includes essays on development issues, trends, and statistics on economic, demographic, and educational trends.
UNdata
UNdata pools major UN databases and those of several international organizations - browse, search and download data from a large number of statistical databases. Data categories include: agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, health, human development, industry, information and communication technology, national accounts, population, refugees, trade, and tourism.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
UNESCO Statistics
Over 1,000 types of indicators and raw data on education, literacy, science and technology, culture and communication for more than 200 countries and other international organizations.
SourceOECD Health Data
Comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health care systems in OECD economies and covers over 1,200 indicators. The most recent data are for 2007/2008, with many time series going back as far as 1960.
Main fields covered include:
Health Status, Health Care Resources, Health Care Utilisation, Long-Term Care Resources and Utilisation, Expenditure on Health, Health Care Financing, Social Protection, Pharmaceutical Market, Non-medical Determinants of Health, Demographic References and Economic References.
Gapminder World provides both interactive charts and graphs of United Nation statistics, including life expectancy and income per capita. Many are interactive. It contains data on the local, national and global levels about social, economic and environmental conditions. This is product of the United Nations in conjunction with Google using Trenalyzer software.
NationMaster
A central data source and handy way to graphically compare nations. NationMaster is a compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Use the search form to generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.
Official Statistics on the Web (OFFSTATS)
Free statistics from official sources, including current data and time series for regions and topic categories. Many data sets are downloadable as text or spreadsheet files.
WHOSIS (WHO Statistical Information System)
International health statistics from the World Health Organization.
World Development Report
Annual report from the World Bank - includes essays on development issues, trends, and statistics on economic, demographic, and educational trends.
UNdata
UNdata pools major UN databases and those of several international organizations - browse, search and download data from a large number of statistical databases. Data categories include: agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, health, human development, industry, information and communication technology, national accounts, population, refugees, trade, and tourism.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Global and internationally comparable statistics on education, science, technology, culture and communication.
UNESCO Statistics
Over 1,000 types of indicators and raw data on education, literacy, science and technology, culture and communication for more than 200 countries and other international organizations.
SourceOECD Health Data
Comprehensive source of comparable statistics on health and health care systems in OECD economies and covers over 1,200 indicators. The most recent data are for 2007/2008, with many time series going back as far as 1960.
Main fields covered include:
Health Status, Health Care Resources, Health Care Utilisation, Long-Term Care Resources and Utilisation, Expenditure on Health, Health Care Financing, Social Protection, Pharmaceutical Market, Non-medical Determinants of Health, Demographic References and Economic References.
The following are some of the many databases that one can use as this topic covers many disciplines such as economics, sociology, women's studies, etc.
- GenderWatch
GenderWatch is a full-text database containing 140 international publications plus reports, pamphlets, papers and conference proceedings devoted to women's and gender issues. It is a repository of materials on gender issues worldwide, the evolution of the women's movement, and the changes in gender roles over the last twenty years. - Contemporary Women's Issues
Contemporary Women's Issues, provided through LexisNexis academic, includes Information on women in 150+ countries: sociology, psychology, health, education and human rights. 1995-present. Items include journal articles, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, and fact sheets from governments and international agencies. - Ethnic Newswatch
Ethnic Newswatch is a full-text collection of the newspapers, magazines and journals of the ethnic, minority and native press. Contents include African American, Arab and Middle Eastern, Asian American, European, Jewish, and Native American publications, including the Spanish-language press. - Academic Search Premier
Multi-disciplinary database which includes a large collection of peer-reviewed journals in many areas of academic study including: archaeology, area studies, astronomy, biology, chemistry, ethnic & multicultural studies, law, mathematics, music, physics, psychology, religion & theology, women's studies, and other fields. Coverage varies, but begins in the 1990s for most journals. - Academic OneFile
Peer-reviewed, full-text articles from journals and reference sources. Coverage includes the sciences, technology, medicine, the arts, theology, literature and other subjects. Also includes transcripts and audio from all National Public Radio programs. Available in both PDF and HTML full-text; updated daily. Coverage is from 1980-present. - SocINDEX with Full Text
Comprehensive coverage of sociology and related areas of study: criminology & criminal justice, demography,ethnic & racial studies, gender studies, marriage & family, political sociology, religion, rural & urban sociology, social development, social psychology, social structure, social work, socio-cultural anthropology, sociological history, sociological research, sociological theory, substance abuse & other addictions and violence. - Sociology: a SAGE Full-Text Collection
Sociology journals from Sage Publishing covering Childhood, Contemporary Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Consumer Culture, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Leisure Studies, Social Theory, Sociology of Sport, and Labor Studies. - General OneFile
Current journal and news information in humanities, education, business, science, art, politics, economics, social sciences, law, health care, computers, technology and environmental issues. - ProQuest Social Science Journals
ProQuest Social Science Journals include full-text periodicals covering the social sciences, including addiction studies, urban studies, family studies, international relations and much more. - CQ Researcher
Comprehensive reporting and analysis on current issues in the news. Each report includes an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources. - ProQuest
From business and political science to literature and psychology, ProQuest Research Library™ provides one-stop access to a wide range of popular academic subjects. The database includes more than 5,060 titles—over 3,600 in full text—from 1971 forward. It features a highly-respected, diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers.
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Writing and Citing -a variety of useful tools to help one write papers, learn about scholarly, peer reviewed or academic journal articles.
Noodlebib-Create a bibliography or source list for your paper or assignment which complies with the rules of the current MLA Handbook, APA Publication Manual, and Turabian/Chicago Manual for Writers.
FAQ's -Frequently asked Questions. A wide variety of questions and answers to such topics as to how to access your library account to how to find the Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.)
ebrary
Over 70,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 300 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use.
Economics-Research Guide. A more comprehensive guide.
Noodlebib-Create a bibliography or source list for your paper or assignment which complies with the rules of the current MLA Handbook, APA Publication Manual, and Turabian/Chicago Manual for Writers.
FAQ's -Frequently asked Questions. A wide variety of questions and answers to such topics as to how to access your library account to how to find the Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.)
ebrary
Over 70,000 full-text ebooks on business & economics, education, technology, humanities, life & physical sciences, law & politics, medicine, social & behavioral sciences, language & literature, and career guidance. Approximately 300 ebooks are single-user access titles; all other ebooks support multiple-user simultaneous use.
Economics-Research Guide. A more comprehensive guide.
