General Information
Research Assistance
Key Databases
- Business Source Ultimate This link opens in a new window
- EIU Viewpoint: Country Analysis Advanced This link opens in a new window
- Nexis Uni This link opens in a new window
- WDI Online This link opens in a new window
Country Information
- Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade PracticesIssued by the U.S. Department of State. The reports, dating from 1993 to 2001, provide comprehensive analysis of economic policies and trade practices of countries. The reports were abolished in 2002.
- EIU Viewpoint: Country Analysis Advanced This link opens in a new windowThe Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) provides quarterly analysis and forecasts of the political, economic and business environment in more than 180 countries. Included in each country report is a detailed review and analysis of political and economic events, a compilation of the latest economic indicators as well as a 12-24 month political outlook and economic projection. Annual Country Profiles include statistical tables covering five years of the main macroeconomic indicators. Risk Ratings Review offers country risk ratings based on political, economic, and social policies and practices.
- Emerging Markets Information Service (EMIS) This link opens in a new windowIt delivers hard-to-get information on more than 80 emerging markets through its award-winning online Emerging Markets Information Service. It aggregates and produces unique content including full-text news articles, financial statements, company information, industry analyses, equity quotes, macroeconomic statistics, and market-specific information, which are derived directly from more than 13,000 local and global publications.
- EuromoneySimilar to Business Week but with an international focus, Euromoney is a financial magazine that covers companies and economic situations around the world. The Regions and Countries area of the web site is a good place to find recent articles on events and issues in particular countries, but to search there, you must first apply for a username and password. Each September the magazine publishes a list of the world's countries ranked by level of risk. This list is particularly useful because it identifies and defines key components of risk.
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowFurnishes statistics, papers, and selected special reports on the member countries of OECD; covers various aspects of economies including education, economy, infrastructure, and trade.
- IMF e-LibraryThis resource has time-series data for more than 200 countries and areas, exchange rates and fund position for member countries as well as information about national accounts, interest rates, inflation, etc. Maintained by the International Monetary Fund.
For definitions of data terms, click here for Manuals and Guides.
For database help, click "Help" in the upper right-hand corner of the IMF eLibrary homepage. - World Competitiveness Yearbook - International Institute for Management DevelopmentCall Number: Q. 337.021 W893
Publication Date: 1996-2011
Main Stacks
Provides a multi-dimensional approach to benchmark a country's performance to global economies. Analyzes and ranks each nation's ability to provide an environment that sustains the competitiveness of enterprises. Divided into four main categories: Economic Performance, Government Efficiency, Business Efficiency, and Infrastructure. Helpful graphs show rankings in terms of population, GDP, and region. Detailed explanation of methods is provided.
The library only has print versions through 2011. Online editions of later volumes can be found here.
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