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Earl Gregg Swem Library

Economic Report on Africa: 2012

Categories: Africa,Business/Economics,Statistics,United Nations

http://www.uneca.org/era2012/

Analyzes the prospects for economic development in Africa in 2012  From the Economic Commission for Africa of the United Nations

 

EU-27 and Africa: Selected Indicators, Comparisons and Trends: 2009-2010

Categories: Africa,European Union,Foreign Trade/Investment,Statistics

http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-SF-12-019/EN/KS-SF-12-019-EN.PDF

Focus is on foreign trade between African nations and the European Union nations but also has data on population trends, foreign investment, and per capita GDP.  From Eurostat

 

Earnings and Employment Data for Workers Covered Under Social Security and Medicare, By State and County, 2009

Categories: Income/Poverty,Labor/Employment,Medicare/Medicaid,Retirement/Social Security,Statistics

http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/eedata_sc/2009/eedata_sc09.pdf

This report presents 2009 earnings and employment data by state and county for persons covered under Social Security and Medicare programs.  The data show, by sex and age, the number of wage and salary workers and self-employed persons, the amount of their taxable earnings, and the amount they paid in Social Security and Medicare contributions.  From the Social Security Administration

 

Migration for the Young, Single, and College-Educated for the United States, Regions, States, and Metropolitan Areas: 2000

Categories: Education-Higher,Immigration/Migration,Population/Census,Statistics

http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t34/index.html

Features detailed statistical tables.  From the Census Bureau.

 

Historical Migration of the Young, Single, and College Educated: 1965 to 2000

Categories: Education-Higher,Immigration/Migration,Population/Census,Statistics

http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/migration/files/Pop_Working%20Paper_94.pdf

Examines through tables and narrative analysis the growth of the young, single, college-educated population from 1970 to 2000, then compares the migration patterns of this group with that of other segments of this age group.  Also shows migration destinations of young, single, college-educated people for states and metro areas, with comparisons to those of the general population.  From the Census Bureau

 

State Government Tax Collections Summary Report: 2011

Categories: Govt Finance,Statistics,Taxes

http://www2.census.gov/govs/statetax/2011stcreport.pdf

Presents statistics on revenues collected by the states during 2011 from income, property, sales, license, and other taxes.  From the Census Bureau

 

Tactical Nuclear Weapons and NATO

Categories: Defense/Military,NATO,Nuclear Arms,Treaties

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/download.cfm?q=1103

Examines the issue of what role tactical nuclear weapons should fill in NATO defense policy and strategy as the organization redefines itself in the 21st Century.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

 

Myths and Misconceptions in the Afghan Transition

Categories: Afghanistan,Conflict Resolution,Democracy/Peace

http://www.usip.org/files/resources/PB%20123.pdf

Claims that cooperation among the international community, the Afghan government, and local communities is being undermined by a series of myths which arise from the unstable conditions, perceived lack of shared interests, and handful of highly publicized incidents.  From the United States Institute of Peace

 

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