Library Guides: MGMT 422: Country Profiles

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Country Analysis Briefs - Energy Information Administration (.gov)
Country Studies
This collection contains electronic versions of eighty books originally sponsored by the U.S. Army and written by researchers affiliated with the Library’s Federal Research Division. Intended for a general audience, the studies provide descriptions and analyses of lesser-known countries or regions where U.S. military forces might be deployed.
International Trade Administration (.gov)
A bureau within the U.S. Department of Commerce
U.S. Direct Investment Abroad (bea.gov)
Economic information. Quarterly, annual, and historic data. Available by country or by industry.
U.S. International Data - Foreign Trade (census.gov)
Reports, Interactive Graphs, Graph of the Month, Recent News
World Factbook
From the CIA, the World Factbook provides basic information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 258 world entities.

Everything International (Russow, Philadelphia University)
Page with resources for Country & Regional Data in addition to many other pages on International Business topics. Created and maintained by a Professor of International Business and Marketing at Philadelphia University).
globalEDGE (.edu)
A source for global business knowledge. Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University. BRASS Best of the Best Business Web Resources Award 2012 recipient.

UN Comtrade - International Trade Statistics Database
"Free access to detailed global trade data. UN Comtrade is a repository of official trade statistics and relevant analytical tables. It contains annual trade statistics starting from 1962 and monthly trade statistics since 2010."
World Bank - Countries & Regions
Economic and starting a business information. Search a particular country and view available information.
BRASS LibGuide-International Business
A library guide from the BRASS education resources committee

Maps - National Geographic
Google Maps
Geert Hofstede's Dimensions of National Culture
This site outlines the research of Geert Hofstede, where he breaks down the dimensions of culture into six areas. Through this site you can also access a tool to compare different countries' scores on the spectrum.

Country Specific Sources (Karen Blakeman)
Blakeman provides links to a number of key country overview websites, as well as specific links per country or region. Also, check out the link to Statistics for a specific country/region statistical data.

Kanopy Streaming Video
This on-demand streaming video service provides access to films covering a variety of disciplines, including global studies and business. Try searching for "(Your country) business" or "(Your country) culture" to view videos on business practices and country demographics.
ABI/INFORM Global
Access Country Reports through the "Browse" tab. You can view information from Economic Intelligence Unit (EIU) ViewsWire, OxResearch Daily Brief Service, and OxResearch Country Profiles.
Business Source Complete
Statista
Under Reports, select Country Reports. Then choose "Show more country reports." Country reports are divided by region: Americas & Caribbean; Europe & Central Asia; South Asia; East Asia & Pacific; Middle East & North Africa; Sub-Saharan Africa. At the bottom of this page is a description of the methodology behind these reports, as well as a FAQ section. When you choose a country report to view, you will see a brief description and an option to download the PDF report.