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Researching Developing Countries
A Data Resource Guide for Social Scientists
1st Edition - November 19, 2015
Author: Forrest Daniel Wright
Paperback ISBN:9780081001561
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eBook ISBN:9780081002179
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Why are some countries rich while others are poor? Why are some well governed while others experience frequent conflict? And how do you measure a country’s true success anyways?… Read more
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Why are some countries rich while others are poor? Why are some well governed while others experience frequent conflict? And how do you measure a country’s true success anyways? Social scientists have attempted to answer these types of questions for decades, and have increasingly turned to data for this task. Researching Developing Countries: A Data Resource Guide for Social Scientists serves as a reference guide for social scientists and students interested in answering these complex questions. The book will also be helpful to librarians serving the social science disciplines. Topics covered in the book include: human development, economics, governance, conflict, demographics, migration and refugees, environment, foreign aid, energy and infrastructure, innovation and entrepreneurship, geography and urban development, and public opinion.
Covers over 30 countries with emerging markets
Explores a wide array of topics for each country and their investment opportunities
Includes a focus on international audiences as the book expands beyond the US market
This book will be of greatest interest to academic librarians, primarily those serving in business or economic reference position. However, because the book also relates to international development it may also be of interest to librarians in that subject area. Library Professors may also use the text to supplement a business reference course.
About the Author
Preface
Acknowledgment
Introduction
Chapter 1. Human Development
Abstract
General Resources
Education
Health
Income Inequality and Poverty
Gender
Financial Accessibility
Crime and Drugs
Aging and Older Populations
Information and Technology
Household Surveys
Chapter 2. Economics
Abstract
General Resources
Regional Resources
Trade
Foreign Direct Investment
Labor
Industry
Household Spending and Inflation
Financial Markets
Exchange Rates
Chapter 3. Governance
Abstract
General Resources
Government Spending and Budget
Elections
Corruption
Rule of Law
Media Freedom
E-Government
Chapter 4. Conflict
Abstract
General Resources
Terrorism
African Conflict
Sexual Violence
Chapter 5. Demographics
Abstract
General Resources
Migration and Refugees
Chapter 6. Environment
Abstract
General Resources
Climate Change
Food and Water
Protected Areas
Chapter 7. Foreign Aid
Abstract
Chapter 8. Energy and Infrastructure
Abstract
Energy
Infrastructure
Chapter 9. Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Abstract
Intellectual Property
Research and Development
Entrepreneurship
Chapter 10. Geography and Urban Development
Abstract
Geography
Urban Development
Chapter 11. Public Opinion
Abstract
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
No. of pages: 164
Language: English
Published: November 19, 2015
Imprint: Chandos Publishing
Paperback ISBN: 9780081001561
eBook ISBN: 9780081002179
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Forrest Daniel Wright
Forrest Wright is a Data Manager for the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM). He has published articles and reviews covering business and educational topics in publications such as the Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship and D-Lib Magazine. He possesses a BA in History from Clark University and a MSLIS from Drexel University. He currently lives in Philadelphia.
Affiliations and expertise
Data Manager,The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), USA.