Research Guides
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Business: International
Country Background
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Fitch ConnectGlobal industry, economic and political risk ratings and analysis.
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Global Road WarriorCountry information for travelers. Including business, human rights, education, and culture topics.
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Country Commercial GuidesExcellent guides for US companies entering a foreign market. Includes brief profiles of leading sectors for US export and investment.
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Doing BusinessReports on the ease of doing business in different countries from the World Bank.
Companies
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OrbisCompany information, news, and market research on businesses and industries worldwide.
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Mergent OnlineExtensive information on U.S. and international public companies, including financials, stock, properties, and SEC filings.
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PrivCoEstimated revenues and valuations of privately held companies.
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UniworldDirectory of American and international company operations.
News & Journal Articles
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FactivaLocal, regional and international newspapers, trade publications, press releases, media transcripts, and news websites.
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Access World NewsRegional, national, and international newspapers, 1980's-present.
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More news and articlesLinks to all business article databases
Market Research
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PassportData & reports on consumers, marketing and companies around the world.
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eMarketerMarket research reports and statistics on digital consumers and online marketing strategies.
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BCC ResearchSpecialized market research reports covering healthcare, science, and technology sectors. Husky OnNet is required for off-campus access.
Data
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World Bank DataDevelopment data from the World Bank
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UNdataDevelopment data from the United Nations.
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CIA World FactbookQuick country data
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UN Comtrade DatabaseComprehensive source for world trade data.
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USA Trade Online"Provides U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities presented in the Harmonized Tariff Classification System for current month and previous month; cumulative year to date, current year and prior year; and annual two year and historical data."
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Fitch ConnectGlobal industry, economic and political risk ratings and analysis.
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PassportData & reports on consumers, marketing and companies around the world.
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China Data OnlineComprehensive China statistics, census data, economy, and population data at national, provincial, city, county, and township levels.