Internatonal Business
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Key International Trade Resources
International business information is widely available from both government and private sources. The resources listed below will provide a quick start for research in this area. Use the tabs above for additional information in specific categories or browse the full list of business databases.
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Global Edge
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One of the best web gateways to international business information. From Michigan State University, it includes links to news reports, country background, trade resources, culture, etc.
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IHS Markit Connect
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Excellent resource for business and economic risk analysis for foreign nations. Also includes coverage of current events and analysis of economic, political, legal, tax, security, and operational conditions.
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The Journal of Commerce Reports (JOC) Reports
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JOC Group Inc., owned by IHS Inc., is a provider of global intelligence for trade, transportation and logistics professionals. Its brands include The Journal of Commerce, PIERS: The Port Import/Export Reporting Service and a number of directory databases covering the international trade, railroad and trucking markets. The company also produces about 11 conferences and exhibitions serving international trade and maritime markets.
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World Factbook
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From the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, brief overviews of the nations of the world, summarizing their demographic, political, economic, and social status. A quick way to get very brief country data.
News & Articles about International Business & Trade
​For the latest in international business news, search newspapers and magazines. Both Factiva and Lexis-Nexis Academic below include foreign language materials if you want to practice your language skills. Most of the indexes below include the full text of the articles indexed or, alternatively, links to the text via this Find Text button:
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Business Source Complete
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Provides indexing and full-text of articles from over 3,000 business journals, including 1,000 peer-reviewed publications. Useful for all topics, all countries.
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Factiva
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An index of several thousand newspapers and business magazines from around the world. Full text of articles is included. Also has corporate financial data. Only 3 simultaneous users, so remember to logout when you are finished!
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General BusinessFile International
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Index and text of articles from world-wide business journals and newspapers, plus company profiles.
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Gale OneFile: Business
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Index to business periodicals and newspapers with full text of most articles. Also includes brief profiles of major corporations
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IHS Markit Connect
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Provides coverage of current events and extended analysis of conditions in nations around the world.
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Free Trade Reports on the Web
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The monthly Maritime Ranking reports rank US port and ocean-going carriers by volume, while Commercial Rankings list top US import and export commodities by value. Trade reports identify the top players, including shippers, consignees and carriers, in the trade of a bellwether product. Quick Look reports offer benchmarks or before-and-after snapshots useful for measuring how events, policies or trends in global markets impact trade. Commercial Opportunity reports offer expert advice and analysis on business opportunities and strategies, along with current trade statistics on select markets. A registration is required prior the downloading of the free reports.
Getting Started in Business Overseas
Got questions about business conditions in a country you have identified a possible trading partner? Wondering what the export/import regulations are for China or Argentina? Are there risks to setting up a business overseas? Get answers in the sources listed below.
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Search for a country of interest, then select a report type, either the Country Commercial Guide or a Market Research Report. The first provides a country overview of business opportunities, the second has product/industry specific information for countries. Reports are prepared by U.S. Government offices in each country.
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Risk analysis for foreign nations, including coverage of economic, political, legal, tax, security, and operational conditions and factors. Also has analysis of current political and economic events.
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EIU Viewpoint (Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint)
Use the Country Commerce and Country Finance reports for detailed advice on foreign investment and commerce in many countries around the world.
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World Bank: Doing Business in...
This series of annual reports investigate regulations that enhance or restrain business activity and present quantitative indicators that can be compared across 183 economies.
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(The PRS Political Risk Yearbook is in EBSCO Business Source Complete.)
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Business Etiquette
Knowing the proper business etiquette to follow in a foreign setting can make the difference in establishing good relations with a new business partner or client. In addition to the sources below, search the library's catalog for books on the topic by using the phrase "Business Etiquette."
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Centre for Intercultural Learning
Created by a Canadian government agency, provides an overview of cultural attitudes in over 100 countries from a Canadian and a local point of view. Proper business etiquette is included.
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Culturgrams
Call number: Ref. GT150 .C85
Available in paper only in Reference. Briefly summarizes the unique customs, values, traditions and lifestyles of 110 nations . Emphasis on society and culture. -
One of the best web gateways to international business information. In this section of Global Edge, choose a region and then a country. From the country page, select the Culture section for tips on appointments, business dress, conversation, etc.
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Country Commercial Guide by ITA
Country Commercial Guide (CCG) are designed to help companies make strategic market entry decisions. Each country is detailed with information regarding market conditions, purchasing power, consumer trends, distribution channels, navigating entry constraints, best sectors, key contacts and more. Country Guides are prepared by market experts at U.S. embassies worldwide.
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