Introduction to Comparative Politics: Development and Economy

Historical financial time series, some dating back to 1265. Includes datasets in 10 topics: Asset Allocation, Commodities, Economic, Equity, Exchange Rates, Fixed Income, Development, Government and Debt, International Trade, and National Accounts. Carleton subscribes.

From the United Nations Development Programme, a composite index evaluating health, education, and living standards across the world's countries. 1990 - current.

"...a set of national accounts economic time series covering many countries...." This link goes to version 6.3. Version 7.0 is available but only for download -- a web interface is not yet developed.

Bilateral trade figures according to a standard industrial classification system. 26 industrial sectors across 151 countries, 1980 - 2006.

Income inequality for developed, developing, and transition countries. Includes Gini coefficient, quintile, and decile shares.

Tariff and trade flow information for more than 160 countries.