LibGuides: IB 320 International Business Environment (McCormick): Country Project Resources

Resources for Country Project

The following databases will provide information on multiple country research topics. Use them to find country profiles, scholarly and popular articles, statistics, and more.

TIP: For additional resources not linked on this guide, see the International Business LibGuide, or search Worldcat (Library catalog) to find books and more about your country.

International Business LibGuide
WorldCAT
Library catalog. Use to find ebooks and more.

AtoZ International Business This link opens in a new window
AtoZ International Business is a source for international trade and business information product for importers, exporters, logistics professionals, bankers, attorneys, global entrepreneurs, trade promotion agencies, government agencies, and graduate school business programs.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Business Source Complete is the world's definitive scholarly business database. Includes books, case studies, company profiles, economic reports, industry reports, SWOT analyses, in addition to nearly 2,000 peer-reviewed journals.
Global Issues in Context This link opens in a new window
Global Issues in Context covers a wide variety of subject areas, including sociology, current events, civics, politics, science, economics, cultural/religious studies, women's studies, human rights, English composition and many more.
Passport (Euromonitor) This link opens in a new window
Provides marketing data and reports on countries, companies, markets, and consumers from approximately 200 countries.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statista.com provides companies, business customers, research institutions, and the academic community with direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest or markets.

Provide information about your country on the topic of Location. Some examples include geographic size, remoteness, water (any ports?) or land locked (what are the transportation links?), surrounding countries, etc.

CIA World Factbook
Fact Book includes information on over 250 countries

Passport (Euromonitor) This link opens in a new window
Country Profiles and other reports for over 200 countries.

Maps of the World
Includes thematic maps

Provide information about your country on the topic of Culture. Some examples include languages, ethnicities, values, norms, negotiation patterns, decision making styles, ethical practices, etc.

Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions Scores
Use the Country Comparison Tool to compare scores.

Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new window
Use this database to find cultural, economic, and travel information for over 170 countries. Includes statistics, maps, and photos.

International Business Etiquette Website
Information on business etiquette, manners, and cross-cultural communication for selected countries and regions
Culture Smart series
Collection of ebooks on the cultures of over 50 countries

Provide information about your country on the topic of Political/Legal. Some examples include political systems, political risk, laws/regulations toward foreign firms, corruption, level of government intervention, etc.

A.M. Best Country Risk Ratings
Country ratings based on three types of risk: Economic, political, and financial system
Corruption Perceptions Index 2021
Corruption perception data by Transparency International
Credendo Country Risk reports
Credit insurance group that assesses credit and political risks as related to trade relations

Provide information about your country on the topic of Administrative. Consider regional trading blocs and ease of doing business topics.

Bank for International Settlements
Provides direct links to Central Banks around the world for demographic, economic, and financial statistics.
International Trade Centre
Joint agency of the World Trade Organization and the United Nations. Fosters economic development for small to medium-sized enterprises.

Provide information about your country on the topic of Economic. Here you want to discuss economic freedom and currency risk. Consider everything from cost or quality of natural resources, financial resources, human resources, infrastructure, information or knowledge, as well as GDP and other economic factors.

Energy Information Adminstration International Rankings
Information on natural resources (gas, coal, electricity, etc.)
Index of Economic Freedom--The Heritage Foundation
Analysis of 12 freedoms (ex: economic freedom) in 186 countries
Market Potential Index (MPI)
This indexing study is conducted by the Michigan State University-International Business Center to help companies compare prospect markets on several dimensions.

Business Research Tutorials
Tutorials for using business databases, including the Passport database.
Citing Guide for Business Majors
Includes APA style citing examples for the Passport database and other business resources.

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