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Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Countries: Comparative Trade and Economic Analysis

alan zoellner — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:31:06 +0000

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

Australia: Background and U.S. Relations

alan zoellner — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:18:03 +0000

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

Foreign Relations of the United States, 1969-1976, Volume E-12, Documents on East and Southeast Asia, 1973-1976

alan zoellner — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:51:14 +0000

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

International Comparisons of Hourly Compensation Costs in Manufacturing, 2009

alan zoellner — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:00:54 +0000

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

International Labor Comparisons: Country at a Glance

alan zoellner — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:40:45 +0000

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.

EU-27 Trade and Foreign Direct Investment with the USA, China, the EFTA Countries, Russia, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Australia in 2009

alan zoellner — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:27:08 +0000

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

U.S. – Australia Civilian Nuclear Cooperation: Issues for Congress

alan zoellner — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 13:47:46 +0000

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

Endgame for the West in Afghanistan?

alan zoellner — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:51:05 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pubs/display.cfm?pubID=994

Subtitled: Explaining the Decline in Support for the War in Afghanistan in the United States, Great Britain, Canada, Australia, France, and Germany. Looks at the reasons for and against support for the war in the U.S. and among its allies. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

An Overview of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Control Policies in Various Countries

Administrator — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:36:00 +0000

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40936.pdf

Summarizes the greenhouse gas control policies in effect or under consideration in the European Union and other large countries. Gives particular emphasis to how trade-sensitive sectors may be treated in the context of each national program. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

The Green Car of the Future

Administrator — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:20:00 +0000

http://www.aph.gov.au/Library/pubs/bn/sci/CarOfTheFuture.pdf

Provides an overview of the types of alternative technologies under investigation to engineer the more energy efficient and environment friendly vehicles of the future. From the Parliamentary Library of Australia.

The United States and the Asia-Pacific Region: National Interests and Strategic Imperatives

Administrator — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:58:00 +0000

http://www.ndu.edu/inss/Strforum/SF239/SF239.pdf

Examines the economic power of the nations of East Asia whose share of world GDP grew from 26% in 1990 to 37% in 2006. Reviews U.S. commercial, cultural, and security ties with China, Japan, Thailand, Australia, Korea and the Philippines and calls for a clear understanding of U.S. interests in Asia. From the National Defense University.

Nonprescription Drugs: Considerations Regarding a Behind-the-Counter Drug Class

Administrator — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:04:00 +0000

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09245.pdf

Reviews arguments for and against the creation of a class of drugs that would be midway between over-the-counter status and prescription-only status, looks at drug availability in Australia, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. since 1995, and the impact of restricted nonprescription status on drug availability. From the Government Accountability Office.

Value-Added Taxes: Lessons Learned from Other Countries …

Administrator — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:34:00 +0000

http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08566.pdf

Studies how Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom administer VAT type taxes especially with regard to administrative costs and compliance burdens. From the Government Accountability Office.

The Reserve Policies of Nations: A Comparative Analysis

Administrator — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 12:18:00 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB786.pdf

Offers analysis and data on trends in the use of military reserve forces by many of the leading military powers in the world. Covers Australia, Britain, Canada, China, France, Germany, Israel, Japan, and Russia. From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College.

Comparative Civilian Labor Force Statistics, Ten Countries, 1960-2006

Administrator — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 18:05:00 +0000

http://www.bls.gov/fls/lfcompendium.pdf

Covers labor force data such as employment and unemployment for the U.S., Canada, Australia, Japan and 6 European countries. Updated twice a year. From the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Other Special Relationship: The United States and Australia at the Start of the 21st Century

Administrator — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 16:27:00 +0000

http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB760.pdf

Summarizes the major contributions to a series of conferences on the political, economic, business, and security relationships of the U.S. and Australia. Patterned after an earlier work which explored the special relations between the U.S. and Great Britain. From the Strategic Studies Insitute of the U.S. Army War College.