http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guestworker/2013-008925%20FINAL091013.pdf
Discusses guest worker programs in 13 countries and also provides information on the European Union’s Proposal for a Directive on Seasonal Employment. The country surveys cover such topics as guest worker recruitment and sponsorship, visa conditions and quotas, and the availability of a path to permanent status. From the Law Library of Congress
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R42344.pdf
This report provides a comparative economic analysis of the countries that are involved in a proposed trans-Pacific trade pact. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33010.pdf
Reviews the government structure, foreign affairs, defense policy, foreign trade, environmental and anti-terrorism stances of Australia and how the U.S. foreign policy shift of emphasis to Asia affects the U.S. – Australia relationship. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1969-76ve12
Covers documents about various Asian countries as an electronic supplement to the regular printed volume. From the State Department
http://www.bls.gov/news.release/archives/ichcc_03082011.pdf
Reports that hourly compensation costs in manufacturing industries in the U.S. in 2009 were lower than in 12 European countries and Australia, but higher than in 20 other major manufacturing countries. Average hourly compensation costs in manufacturing in the U.S. rose about 4% to $33.53. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/ilc/country.htm
Offers statistical comparisons of about 36 countries showing worker pay, productivity, unemployment, gross domestic product, and prices (for most countries). From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/cache/ITY_OFFPUB/KS-SF-10-048/EN/KS-SF-10-048-EN.PDF
Reports that European Union exports to major partners decreased by 16% while imports fell by 20%. Offers data on trends in exports and imports for the European Union by country and data for latest year by product. Also offers data on trade in services and inflows/outflows of foreign direct investment. From Eurostat
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/nuke/R41312.pdf
Describes Australia’s nuclear capacity, the text of the proposed agreement, and Australian nonproliferation policy. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists