International Business Best Bets
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OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new window
OECD iLibrary is OECD’s Online Library for Books, Papers and Statistics and the gateway to OECD’s analysis and data.
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Europa World This link opens in a new window
Europa World covers political and economic information in over 250 countries and territories.
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IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
The United States' most comprehensive collection of industry market research and industry risk ratings. Also includes reports addressing industries in Australia, China, and the United Kingdom.
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Consumer Insights from StatistaWorldwide insights on consumer attitudes and behaviors. Features a tool that allows you to create you own reports from scratch.
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Access World News This link opens in a new window
Search over 6,000 news sources across the United States and over 2,500 from around the world. Time coverage extends back 35 years for some sources, and the database is updated every day. Archival files Include the Omaha World Herald back to 1885.
Trade Statistics and Country Reports
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U.S. International Trade CommissionU.S. import and export statistics
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WTO Trade and Tariff DataCompiled by the World Trade Organization.
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International Trade Administration (ITA)/ U.S. Department of CommerceDeveloped by international trade experts and economists, Export.gov provides trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help U.S. companies expand in global markets.
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International Trade CenterData from as many as 220 countries. Analysis tools establish "indicators on export performance, international demand, alternative markets and the role of competitors."
International Business Websites
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Directory of Foreign Government WebsitesCompiled by Northwestern University Libraries
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Directory of Intergovernmental Organization (IGO) websitesCompiled by Northwestern University Libraries
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EurostatThe European Union's primary portal for statistical information and reports.
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Global Competitiveness ReportCompiled by the World Economic Forum.
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Global EdgeHosted by Michigan State University, the Global Edge site focuses on practical information to address questions about international business.
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OECD Economic OutlookOECD's estimates for international economic performance.
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OECD Economic Surveys and Country SurveillanceOECD's assessment of current economic conditions in countries around the world.
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The World BankThe World Bank's primary portal to information and statistics.
Political Risk
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Government Indicators DatabaseSponsored by the Inter-American Development Bank.
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Worldwide Governance Indicators ProjectSponsored by the World Bank.
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U.S. Bilateral Relations FactsheetsSponsored by the U.S. Department of State.
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Country Risk ReportsRisk ratings compiled by the A.M. Best Company.
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Doing BusinessThe World Bank sponsors this site which examines the business and regulatory environments of countries around the world.
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Political Risk YearbookThese country reports are embedded in the Business Source Complete database.
Understanding Business Cultures
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Global Guide to Culture, Customs, and EtiquetteSponsored by Kwintessential, an international consulting firm.
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World Business CultureSponsored by the Global Business Culture consulting firm.
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CulturegramsA 4-volume encyclopedia shelved in the Reference Collection of the library. Compiled by the David M. Kennedy Center for International Relations at Brigham Young University.