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About Statistics Publications & Documents Information by Country

Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2009, a joint OECD/Korea Policy Centre publication, offers a concise quantitative overview of social trends and policies across Asia-Pacific economies.

This first edition draws from various secondary data sources to present a wide range of information on social issues such as:

migration
employment and unemployment
poverty and inequality
gender wage gaps
social and health care expenditure
prison populations and drug usage
work and life satisfaction
Included is a guide to help readers understand the structure of OECD social indicators.

In addition to giving insights on the effectiveness of public policies and their contribution in furthering social and economic development, Society at a Glance – Asia/Pacific Edition 2009 aims to enhance interaction between OECD member countries and non-member Asia-Pacific countries.

www.oecd.org/els/social/indicators/asia