
Statistical compilations and ranking studies that are helpful for strategic foresight and futures research.
Statistical Studies
50 Facts That Should Change the World (book)
Excellent introduction to some of the most shocking abuses and inequities in need of global resolution (Jessica Williams, 2004)
Gapminder
Swedish NGO making beautiful free software for visualizing global development (growing and shrinking gaps) using U.N. data. Updating screensaver available.
Grove
David Sibbet's graphical, facilitation, and meeting consultancy. Experts at visualizing change (San Francisco).
Worldometers
Simple, memorable dynamic presentation of key world statistics.
Ranking Studies and Platforms
World Competitiveness Center and Yearbook
Comprehensive annual national competitiveness rankings by a leading international business school (IMD). Since 1989. Good GuideEarlyUser versioncontributed ratings of asafe, healthy, and green products. Very early version of Valuecosm.the Valuecosm!Know any others that should be on this list? Log in and add them yourself. Please follow the
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