About this Dataset

This dataset contains 25 columns which are: 1. Country: Corresponding country. 2. Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15 a day (2017 PPP) (% of population): Poverty in country. 3. Life expectancy at birth, total (years): Expected life from birth. 4. Population, total: Population of Country. 5. Population growth (annual %): Population growth each year. 6. Net migration: is the difference between the number of immigrants and the number of emigrants divided by the population. 7. Human Capital Index (HCI) (scale 0-1): is an annual measurement prepared by the World Bank. HCI measures which countries are best in mobilizing their human capital, the economic and professional potential of their citizens. The index measures how much capital each country loses through lack of education and health. 8. GDP (current US$)current US$constant US$current LCUconstant LCU: Gross domestic product is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by a country or countries. 9. GDP per capita (current US$)current US$constant US$current LCUconstant LCU: the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output, divided by mid-year population. 10. GDP growth (annual %): The annual average rate of change of the gross domestic product (GDP) at market prices based on constant local currency, for a given national economy, during a specified period of time. 11. Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) 12. Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 13. Personal remittances, received (% of GDP) 14. CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita) 15. Forest area (% of land area) 16. Access to electricity (% of population) 17. Annual freshwater withdrawals, total (% of internal resources) 18. Electricity production from renewable sources, excluding hydroelectric (% of total) 19. People using safely managed sanitation services (% of population) 20. Intentional homicides (per 100,000 people) 21. Central government debt, total (% of GDP) 22. Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Overall score (scale 0-100) 23. Individuals using the Internet (% of population) 24. Proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 25. Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP): is when an investor becomes a significant or lasting investor in a business or corporation in a foreign country, which can be a boost to the global economy.

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Economic

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217

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$5.50

This dataset contains country level economic and social measures for 183 countries. Part 1, World Tables (1980 File), contains, where available, measures of (1)population, (2)national accounts and price data for 1950, 1955, 1960 through 1977, (3)data on external trade for 1962, 1965, 1970, and 1977, (4)data on balance of payments, debt, central government finance and trade indices for 1970-1977, and (5)social data for 1960, 1970, and (estimated) 1977. More specifically, the groupings include population, GDP by industrial origin and expenditures in constant local prices and current local prices, exchange rates and indices, balance of payments and external debt ($US), central government finance in local currency, social indicators, and external trade. Part 2, World Tables (1982 File), contains data on national accounts, prices, exchange rates and population for 1960-1981. The groupings include GDP by industrial origin as well as expenditure in current local prices and constant local prices, area, population, exchange rates, and indices and savings.

This dataset covers ballots 384-95 spanning January-December 1976. The dataset contains the data resulting from these polls in ASCII. The ballots are as follows: 384 - January This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the unemployment insurance plan; and whether or not there should be a two-party system within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the standards of living; if all Christians will unite in the future and if women should be accepted into the ministry. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: accepting women in to the ministry; abuse of the unemployment insurance plan; the community's biggest problem; limiting the age at which you can be covered by the unemployment insurance plan; the opinions of a two-party system in Canada; standards of living; the strictness of the unemployment insurance plan; and whether or not Christians will unite in the future. Basic demographic variables are also included. 385 - February This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Prime Minister's comments and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government such as the impact of big corporations; banning the death penalty and some of the causes of crime. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: banning the death penalty; the causes of crime; children's chances for happiness; the cost of education; the impact of big corporations; the importance of unions; opinions about President Ford; the Prime Minister's statements about the economy; quality of education; and whether or not the Queen should visit and open the Olympics. Basic demographic variables are also included. 386 - March This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country and throughout the world. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the use of seatbelts; the anti inflation policy and compulsory retirement. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: compulsory retirement at age 65; democracy in Spain; the fairness of unions; the government's anti-inflation policy; interest in the U.S. election; the outcome of political leaders following public opinion surveys; whether or not the Liberal party is keeping election promises; preferred leader for the U.S. Democratic party; preferred leader for the U.S. Republican party; remembering General Franco; the treatment of the French; and using seatbelts. Basic demographic variables are also included. 387 - April This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation, bilingualism and the minimum amount of income a family needs. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing peaceful nuclear services; the approval of Donald Macdonald as Minister of Finance; the approval of Trudeau as Prime Minister; bilingualism in Canada; business conditions in the community; changing the Canadian Constitution; the Federal NDP leader; the Federal PC leader; fighting inflation; the minimum amount of income needed; opinions about Ed Broadbent; Opinions about Joe Clark; private business conditions; and the problems facing Canada. Basic demographic variables are also included. 388 - May This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about members of parliament's decisions and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as strictness of laws; the Olympic Games and inflation. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: banning cigarette advertisements; banning liquor advertisements; continuing the Olympic lottery; the impact of organized religion on life; learning both English and French in schools; whether or not M.P.'s should vote according to personal views; the Olympic games helping international relations; opinions about the teaching profession; the strictness of business laws; the strictness of labour laws; and the success of curbing inflation. Basic demographic variables are also included. 389 - June This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Federal government and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country such as opinions about receiving and paying traffic tickets, places to eat out at and living together before marriage. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the frequency of eating out; going to court because of a traffic ticket; the influence of television; licensed drivers taking physicals; living together before marriage; the opinions of the Federal government since last election; pampering children; paying traffic tickets; the rising price of income and taxes; places to eat out at; receiving traffic tickets; running the government; sale of nuclear reactors; and taking work instead of welfare. Basic demographic variables are also included. 390 - July This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions international relations and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation; teen drinking and the treatment of farmers by the government. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing the baby seal hunt; the best legal age for drinking; Canada's relations with the United States; whether or not families should be headed by the father; fighting inflation; punishing students with force; the quality of items; the strength of Separatism among Quebecers; teen drinking in the community; the treatment of farmers by the government; ways to fix the problem of teenage drinking; and the average amount of money spent on food by a family in one week. Basic demographic variables are also included. 391 - August This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on predominantly political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about the Conservative party leader Joe Clark and the amount of government interference within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as inflation, debt and business conditions within the community. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing Air Canada to stop flying to counties with hijackers; amount of debt; the amount of government interference; banning capital punishment; the biggest problem facing Canada; buying items with cash to a receive discount; confidence in the government's handling of inflation; the degree of honesty and ethics in certain career fields; the goodwill towards Canada produced by the Olympic games; the influence of multi-national companies; opinions about Joe Clark; providing service in English and French; and watching the Olympic games on television. Basic demographic variables are also included. 392 - September This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about political leaders and political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the British Commonwealth, problems facing the country and the distribution pornographic material. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: allowing a son or daughter to enter politics; the best Prime Minister for Canada; the Canadian Labour Congress; the chances of an energy shortage; changing opinions about police; the distribution of pornographic material; the government's anti inflation program; joining the British Commonwealth; the most important problem facing the country; seeing objectionable sex; the seriousness of a British Commonwealth split; types of nuclear power; the value of government services; and working for a private business. Basic demographic variables are also included. 393 - October This Gallup poll seeks the opinions of Canadians, on both political and social issues. The questions ask opinions about Trudeau's cabinet and other political issues within the country. There are also questions on other topics of interest and importance to the country and government, such as the preferred method of travel; International hockey and the Canada Cup. The respondents were also asked questions so that they could be grouped according to geographical variables. Topics of interest include: the discovery of atomic