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BISGST 324: International Political Economy (Charusheela): Country Information

This is a research guide for students taking BISGST 324 at UW Bothell during Winter 2022.

Background information

General reference sources can give you basic background information and starting points on the country that you're researching.

Gale Ebooks
Full text encyclopedias in all subject areas

Oxford Reference Online
Searchable collection of online encyclopedias.
Europa World Plus
Extensive information on the historical background and current social and economic situation of the world's nations.

Specialized Country Resources

These resources offer more detailed and specific country information.

EIU Viewpoint
Reports on politics, economics and market-moving topics including macroeconomic data for nearly 200 countries.
Europa World
Political, social and economic information about countries and world regions.

US State Department Fact Sheets
Information on the historical, economic and political background of various countries and governmental entities. Good source for information on US relations with a given country.
World Fact Book
Published by the CIA, provides basic overview information on the countries of the world.

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