Indicators of Comparative East-West Economic Strength, 1981.
Abstract
This annual report consists of tables showing the relative importance of selected countries in terms of gross national product (GNP); population; foreign trade; trade balance; exports as a percentage of GNP; and production of coal, crude steel, electric power, crude petroleum, primary aluminum, and motor vehicles. Defense expenditures are also provided, but it should be noted that reliable figures in that category are available only for the West. The report reflects extensive use of material from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, and official government sources. Where necessary, data have been adjusted for statistical comparability. In interpreting the absolute levels of GNP and per capita GNP, the market exchange rates used in converting national currencies to US dollars do not necessarily reflect the relative purchasing power within the various countries.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 07, 1982
- Accession Number
- ADA145450
Entities
People
- L. Kornei