Recommended Websites
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globalEDGE Global Resource DirectoryFrom Michigan State University, this site is a portal to a large number of international business resources.
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Global Consumption DatabaseConsumption by country/region, sector or product. From the World Bank
Statistics & Analysis
Databases
These databases are helpful when doing international research.
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Passport GMID (Euromonitor)Passport GMID provides international marketing data, analysis, and information sources for countries, consumers and industries.
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Business Monitor InternationalProvides data, analysis, ratings, rankings and forecasts for 175 countries and 22 industry sectors. Integrates country risk, analysis of financial markets, and industry research.
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Emerging Markets Information Service (EMIS)News, company and financial data from 150 emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Includes data and time series for 130+ industries.
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Press DisplayToday's headlines and news stories from international newspapers; RSS feeds also available. Archived for up to 60 days.
Additional databases
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MarketLine AdvantageProvides company, industry, country and financial data for every major marketplace in the world.
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FactivaChoose Companies and Markets to search for companies. Jointly funded by the University Libraries and the D'Amore-McKim School of Business.
Country Overviews
For overall analysis of a country, start with one of these resources:
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Political Handbook of the WorldOverviews of government organizations, political parties and election results.