Global Perspectives - Country Research
Country Reports
The Economist Intelligence Unit is a world leader in providing country intelligence and analysis on worldwide market trends and business strategies for almost 205 countries.
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Country Reports
Each report examines the political scene, economic policy, domestic economy, sectoral trends, and foreign trade and payments. Detailed two-year forecasts complement the analysis and pinpoint political and economic developments and trends - EIU
ViewsWire
Current analysis on a country's economy, politics, business, finance, industry and regulatory environments, including country risk. Executive summaries from EIU's suite of publications. Updated daily. - Emory also subscribes to Industry Briefings, Business Briefings, Country Commerce and Country Finance.
- 50 country reports accessed from opening page, updated annually
- Covers politics, economy and macroecomic data
Political Risk Services
- Access via Business Source Premier, the Political Risk Yearbook for numerous countries contains Country Forecasts, Country Conditions (investment climate, climate for trade) and more.
- Data from 2003 to present
- On search page, type Political Risk Yearbook and from drop down box select Publication Name. Type in the country of your choice and from drop down box select Title
U. S. Government Countries and Regions
The government and its embassies produce a wide range of country documents. Select a region and then a country from the region to view available documents. Listed below are examples.
Country Commercial Guides - Prepared by the U.S. Embassy of the country; updated irregularly
- From the search page, under Report Type, from the drop down box, select Country Commerical Guides
Background Notes - Reporting on economic and political systems, populations, history, travel advisories, etc. for countries across the globe. Courtesy, U.S. State Department.
CIA World Factbook - Reporting on country-specific demographics, government, economy, infrastructure, etc.
Economic Data
Use websites from International Governmental Organizations for
comparable data across countries and reports.
World Development Indicators
Compiled by the World Bank, this interactive database includes 550 data series for over 200 countries, some dating back to 1960.Global Market Information Database
Demographic data, market forecasts, economic statistics, consumer profiles and more.International Financial Statistics Online
Global statistics from the International Monetary Fund's International Financial Statistics. Data supplied by national central banks.
- The print edition may be an easier format for you.
Country Web Sites on the Free Web
- Individual country central banks, national statistical offices, embassies and other governmental agencies may provide useful country information.
- The quality, coverage, and timeliness vary from site to site. The data from one site are often not comparable to data on other sites.
Statistics
NationMaster - World Statistics, Country Comparisons
- Central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations
- Compilation of data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, and OECD. Using the form above, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease
Benchmarking
The following two websites provide comparative information that could be useful in selecting your countries.
Global Production
Comparative information on potential and performance of emerging economies as locations for global products and sourcing, from the Swiss economics consultancy, Nova Research.World Bank Group Doing Business database
The Doing Business database provides indicators of the cost of doing business by identifying specific regulations that enhance or constrain business investment, productivity, and growth.World Economic Forum - Global Competitiveness
- Full text of the Global Competitive Report as well as the Global IT Report, Africa Competitiveness Report and Arab World Competitiveness Report.
Trade Data see:
International
Trade Guide
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Video Market Reports Library
These international business broadcasts offer unique perspectives and opportunities on top markets around the world. Presented by in-country industry experts, these interactive webcasts are available for viewing online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.For additional data resources, see the General Libraries' Electronic Data Center.
Step by Step Guide to Locating Data (PDF)
