- Background - History and geography of the country, social conditions and
international relationships.
- Highlights - A two-page summary of the political and economic risks to
business and key economic forecasts, regional comparisons and recent
chronology.
- Fact Sheets - Economic (10-year history), political, demographic, and social
data that are essential to analyzing the risk environment.
- Graphical Comparisons - Visual presentations throughout the report show you
the country's economic performance over time and in relation to other
countries in the region.
- 18-month and 5-year Forecasts - Detailed description of the most likely
changes in government policy on foreign trade and investment, taxation, debt,
and exchange rates. Includes forecasts for key economic indicators.
- Power Structure - An expert assessment of the political framework and the
individuals and institutions that affect investment and trade restrictions,
and economic and business policies.

Data Available for countries in Political Risk Yearbook

- GDP
- Per Capita GDP
- Real Growth Rate
- Inflation Rate
- Capital Investment
- Investment/GDP
- Budget Revenues
- Budget Revenues/GDP
- Budget Expenditures
- Budget Expenditures/GDP
- Budget Balance
- Budget Balance/GDP
- Money Supply (M1)
- Change in Real Wages
- Unemployment Rate
- Foreign Direct Investment
- Foreign Exchange Reserves
- Total Foreign Debt
- Debt Service Ratio Current Account
- Current Account/GDP
- Exports
- Imports
- Foreign Trade Balance
- Currency Exchange Rate
- Currency Change
- Per Capita Energy Consumption
- Annual Population Growth
- Infant Mortality
- Urban Population
- Urban Growth
- Literacy
- Work Force Distribution
- Ethnic Groups
- Languages
- Religions