Global economic trends reviewed with an eye towards developing regions
2/5/2001
In "Global Economic Prospects and the Developing Countries 2001," the World Bank reviews global economic trends with an eye towards developing regions in the coming decade. Full text of this extensive, well-documented report is available online with chapters covering trade policy in the '90s, e-commerce, and standardization issues surrounding product, labor, and environmental protection. Data-rich appendices map out long- and short-term prospects by region and commodity. Additional material regarding the report includes video with Uri Dadush, Director of Economy Policy and Prospects, and a Powerpoint presentation.