Describes the range of economic, business and market statistics available from
non-government sources and from international bodies, and gives examples of specific
titles and databases. Explains how to find such statistics, including details of key
publishers and further sources of international data. Offers advice on pitfalls and
points to consider when using statistics, and tips on using them efficiently.
National Readership Survey data is widely cited in the press; a subscription
is required for full access. Further details at www.nrs.co.uk/
2.
Mort, D.
(2006) Sources of Non-Official UK Statistics.
Aldershot: Gower
.
3.
World Directory of Non-Official Sources.
London: Euromonitor
. www.euromonitor.com/World_Directory_of_Non-Official_Statistical_Sources
4.
International Marketing Data and Statistics.
London: Euromonitor
. www.euromonitor.com/International_Marketing_Data_and_Statistics_2006
5.
Marketing Pocketbook.
Henley-on-Thames: World Advertising Research Center
.
6.
‘China Climbs World Economic Table.’BBC News 20 December 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4541220.stm
7.
Holz, C.
(2005) OECD-China Governance Project: The Institutional
Arrangements for the Production of Statistics. OECD 19th January.
8.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development
(October 2001). Trade in Goods and Services: Statistical
Trends and Measurement Challenges. (OECD Statistical Brief 1.)
9.
Romero, M.
(2004) ‘Quality and Comparative International
Statistics’. www.freepint.com/issues/080104.htm.
10.
Further details at www.europaworld.com
11.
Europa World Year Book.
London: Routledge
.
12.
Further details at www.tradstatweb.com/
13.
Further details at www.eiu.com
14.
Priced service, further details at
www.proquest.com/products_pq/descriptions/abi_inform.shtml. Available via www.dialog.comandwww.datastarweb.com/
15.
Priced service, further details at www.gale.com. Available via www.dialog.comandwww.datastarweb.com/
16.
Priced service, further details at www.gale.com. Available via www.dialog.comandwww.datastarweb.com/
17.
Priced service, further details at www.lexisnexis.com/
18.
Priced service, further details at www.factiva.com/
19.
Priced service, further details available at www.thomsonbusinessintelligence.com/products/newsResearch.shtml
20.
Official Yearbook of the United Kingdom.
London: Office for National Statistics
.
21.
Pension Pocketbook.
Henley-on-Thames: World Advertising Research Center
.
22.
Government Actuary’s Department (2005). News Release 18 November
2005. ‘97% who reach 65 celebrate their 67th birthday’.
23.
Vaitilingam, R.
(2005) Guide to Financial Pages.
London: Financial Times/Prentice Hall
.
24.
Murphy, C.
(2005)
‘Business Statistics Without Tears’
. Business Information Review22(3) September 2005:
189-198
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