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Economic & Industry Research
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Industry profiles, market research reports, etc.

  • BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE / OFF CAMPUS ACCESS /
    ABOUT BSC     / BSC USER GUIDE
    Search for country name, then click on Industry Profiles from list of “Source Types” on left side of screen. Click on article or report title to view abstract. Click on PDF or HTML Full Text link to access full text of article or report. If no PDF or HTML link, click on Find It! to see if article is available full text in another database.
  • Encyclopedia of Global Industries PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HD2324 .E53. In-library use only.
    Presents a look at business sectors of global significance. Includes 125 articles in 23 chapters and offers thorough studies of some of the biggest and most frequently researched industry segments. All essays are focused and highly readable, and provide a wealth of relevant, current, factual data previously available only through a variety of diverse sources. All essays include standard category topics, including: Industry Snapshot, Organization & Structure, Background & Development, Current Conditions, Research & Technology, Work Force, Industry Leaders, and Major Countries in the Industry.
    >>Table of Contents; Sample Pages; Full Text Reviews
  • International Financial Statistics Yearbook (International Monetary Fund) PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HG61 .I57 2009    . In-library use only.
    Acknowledged as a standard source of statistics on all aspects of international and domestic finance, IFS publishes, for most countries of the world, current data on exchange rates, international liquidity, international banking, money and banking, interest rates, prices, production, international transactions (including balance of payments and international investment position), government finance, and national accounts. Information is presented in tables for specific countries and in tables for area and world aggregates.
  • International Trade Statistics Yearbook (Dept. of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, Released in 2008) PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HF91 .U473 2005 (2 volumes). In-library use only.
    Provides the basic information for individual countries’ external trade performances in terms of value, as well as in volume and price, the importance of trading partners and the significance of individual commodities imported and exported. This edition shows annual statistics up to the year 2005 for 173 countries or areas.
  • LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC / OFF CAMPUS ACCESS / LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC TUTORIALS
    • Business Monitor News: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) → Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) → Select Country from dropdown menu → Select Business Monitor News from Sources dropdown menu → Add Additional Terms if desired → Search → Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) → Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) → Click on article or report title for full text.
    • The PRS Group International Country Risk Guide: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) → Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) → Select Country from dropdown menu → Select The PRS Group International Country Risk Guide from Sources dropdown menu → Add Additional Terms if desired → Search → Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) → Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) → Click on article or report title for full text.
    • The PRS Group Political Risk Service: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) → Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) → Select Country from dropdown menu → Select The PRS Group Political Risk Service from Sources dropdown menu → Add Additional Terms if desired → Search → Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) → Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) → Click on article or report title for full text.
  • The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HF1373 .P75 2009 (2 volumes). In-library use only.
    Written by an international team of contributors, this comprehensive reference includes more than 300 up-to-date entries covering a wide range of topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development. These topics include concepts and principles, models and theory, institutions and agreements, policies and instruments, analysis and tools, and sectors and special issues. Each entry includes cross-references and a list of sources for further reading and research. Complete with an index and a table of contents that groups entries by topic, The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy is an essential resource for anyone who needs to better understand the global economy.
    >>Limited Preview at Google Books
  • STAT-USA: Market Research Reports / GPO ACCESS TRAINING MANUAL
    THIS DATABASE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE REFERENCE ROOM ONLY; SEE REF DESK FOR PASSWORD.
    Click on Globus & NTDB. Under Market and Country Research section, choose Market Research Reports. Scroll down to your country name and click on plus (+) sign to expand list of reports. Choose report.
  • World Almanac and Book of Facts PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room behind Reference Desk - READY REF AY67 .N5 W7 2009. In-library use only.
    >>    Previous editions back to 1923 available in the general collection at call number AY67 .N5 W7 2009
  • World Development Indicators (World Bank) PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HC59.15 .W656 2008    . In-library use only.
    SELECTED INDICATORS FROM CURRENT YEAR AVAILABLE ONLINE.
    With its focus on the international development goals, WDI tries to capture the most important issues facing developing countries: the health, education, and welfare of people; sustainable use of natural resources and the reversal of environmental losses; economic growth and management of the economy; the complementary roles of governments and the private sector; and the continuing integration with the world economy. Includes more than 800 indicators for 153 economies. Provides definitions, sources, and other information about the data. Organizes the data into 6 thematic areas: World View: Living standards and development progress; People: Gender, health, and employment; Environment: Natural resources and environmental changes; Economy: New opportunities for growth; States & Markets: Elements of a good investment climate; Global Links: Evidence on globalization.
    >>Read at Google Books

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