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18 December 1975

World Economic and Social Survey 1975

Fluctuations and Development in the World Economy World Economic Survey 1975 takes a closer look at the fluctuations and development in the world economy in the first half of the 1970s. The 1971-1975 period was one of great instability in which short-term problems and emergencies tended to pre-empt the attention of policymakers. The Survey also looks ahead to the second half of the decade and the efforts needed to restore more stable growth and improve the national and international division of labour and distribution. Supplement to World Economic Survey 1975 The Supplement to World Economic Survey 1975 takes a closer look at the period that followed the adoption of the International… World Economic and Social Survey 1975

17 December 1974

World Economic and Social Survey 1974

Part one: Mid-term Review and Appraisal of Progress in the implementation of the International Development Strategy Part one of World Economic Survey 1974 was designed to assist in the second assessment of the way in which Governments are responding to the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade. It presents an overall analysis of economic and social performance in the developing countries and of the implementation of the Strategy by the developed market and the centrally planned economies. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1974 analyses the salient features of world production and trade in 1974… World Economic and Social Survey 1974

16 December 1973

World Economic and Social Survey 1973

Part one: Population and Development On the occasion of the World Population Year (1974), part one of World Economic Survey 1973 examines the recent interrelationships between demographic change and the process of socio-economic development. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1973 presents and overview of world production and trade and analyses the three main features of the global economic scene in 1973?the rise in commodity prices, the world food situation and the world energy situation. It also examines the recent economic developments affecting the supply and use of resources and the state of internal and external balance in the world.… World Economic and Social Survey 1973

15 December 1972

World Economic and Social Survey 1972

World Economic Survey 1972 complements the documents prepared in connection with the biennial appraisal of progress under the International Development Strategy for the Second United Nations Decade. According to the Survey, an upsurge in production which got under way in the second half of 1971 has continued into the early months of 1973 and is projected to continue, at least for this year. Despite the breakdown of the international monetary system in August 1971 and the uncertainty that has prevailed ever since, international trade expanded with great vigour in 1972 and seems likely to continue on an upward trend in 1973. In a number of places, energy shortages have emerged, and in the… World Economic and Social Survey 1972

12 December 1971

World Economic and Social Survey 1971

World Economic Survey 1971 examines some salient features of economic developments in 1970, taking into consideration the more detailed biennial report on the world economy that is to be issued in connection with the review and appraisal of the Second United Nations Development Decade. According to the Survey, 1971 witnessed a sluggish performance of the world economy in terms of both production and trade. The rate of growth of aggregate production of goods and services remained at about 4 per cent in 1971, not much more than that of the previous year. Although this rate fell short of the First United Nations Development Decade's annual average of 5.3 per cent, a worldwide recession, at… World Economic and Social Survey 1971

15 December 1969

World Economic and Social Survey 1969-1970

World Economic Survey 1969-1970 addresses the methodological problems that are involved in measuring progress in the developing countries. The Survey reviews the available data and suggests ways in which they might be used to throw light on the economic and social performance in the 1960s of the countries?both developing and economically more advanced?that will be implementing the International Development Strategy in the 1970s. Download full report World Economic and Social Survey 1969-1970

15 December 1968

World Economic and Social Survey 1968

Part one: Some Issues of Development Policy in the Coming Decade Part one of World Economic Survey 1968 discusses problems and policies relating to the prospective growth of population, employment and educational requirements. It also examines policies for the acceleration of agricultural and industrial growth in the coming decade, analysing the increase in domestic and external resources required for this acceleration and considering the implication for policies of both developing and developed countries. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1968 reviews the recent trend in the world economy, analysing the developments in 1968 and offering an outlook… World Economic and Social Survey 1968

15 December 1967

World Economic and Social Survey 1967

Part one: The Problems and Policies of Economic Development: An Appraisal of Recent Experience Part one of World Economic Survey 1967 examines the principal features of economic progress of developing countries during the period 1955 to 1965. As part of the preparatory work for a second United Nations Development Decade, this review seeks to draw pertinent lessons from the recent experience relating to problems and policies of economic development. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1967 highlights the main features of the world economic situation. The Survey covers the growth of output in 1967 and early 1968, and examines several topics of current… World Economic and Social Survey 1967: Part I World Economic and Social Survey 1967: Part II

29 December 1966

World Economic and Social Survey 1966

Part one: Implementation of Development Plans: Problems and Experience Part one of World Economic Survey 1966 offers a series of papers dealing with problems and experience in the implementation of development plans. The subject of plan implementation has figured prominently in recent discussions in international forums. The Survey reviews certain aspects of the experience of the centrally planned economies that may be relevant to the problems of plan implementation in developing countries. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1966 covers the economic events of 1966 and early 1967, summarizing the principal developments in the world economies, including… World Economic and Social Survey 1966

28 December 1965

World Economic and Social Survey 1965

Part one: The Financing for Development Part one of World Economic Survey 1965 deals with an issue that has been a matter of long-standing concern in various United Nations bodies, namely the financing of economic development. The Survey discusses the problem of increasing the volume of savings available to the developing countries, examining trends and sources of savings in the period 1953-1955 to 1962-1964. Finally, the Survey offers a perspective on economic development financing. Part two: Current Economic Developments Part two of World Economic Survey 1965 discusses the economic events of 1965 and early 1966, summarizing the principal developments in the world economies, including… World Economic and Social Survey 1965