Databases from the Library
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CountryWatch This link opens in a new windowCountryWatch provides critical country-specific intelligence and data that covers demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental subject matter. Click on My Subscription in top right corner of page to to discover what's included and available.
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Mergent Market Atlas This link opens in a new window
Provides details on company financials, ratios, business segments, descriptions, sustainability, officers and directors and access to a multitude of company, industry, index, ESG and economic data views and reports. Mergent Market Atlas delivers the same comprehensive suite of financial information used by professionals under LSEG's Refinitiv and FTSE Russell brands. Note: Mergent Online is discontinued by the vendor. Mergent Market Atlas is the new platform for accessing content previously found in Mergent Online.
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World Geography This link opens in a new windowA great source of information on a country's society, culture, and economy.
PESTEL Defined
A PESTEL analysis examines a company's external environment using the six criteria shown at the left. This analysis is often used in an international context--because a business model that works well in the United States might nottranslate to another country's business culture--but it can also be used domestically.
Theanalysis will give you a feel for the opportunities and threats facing your firm. It should also uncover trends to watch in the future. With this information, you can decide how your firm can be most competitive.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowThe Country Reports in Business Source Complete provide information that can be used in PESTEL analyses by country. To find them, scroll down and click the Country Reports tile.
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CountryWatch This link opens in a new windowChoose the Country Reviews option toward the top right of the main page for an easy and quick way to locate PEST information as well as demographics and environmental issues for the country of your choice.
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Statista This link opens in a new windowAt the top of the home page, search on [name of country] Country Report. For example, France country report. Reports may include information on the economy, trade, society, consumer behavior, infrastructure, and politics. Other databases you can use for your analysis are listed below by topic.
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CIA World FactbookThe Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities, basically every country, dependency, and geographic entity in the world..
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CPI: Corruption Perceptions Index“First launched in 1995, the CPI has been widely credited with putting the issue of corruption on the international policy agenda.” It is produced by Transparency International.
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Global EdgeThis site is hosted by Michigan State University, funded in part by US Department of Education, Title VI B Grant. It includes course materials that instructors can use for their classes. It has a wealth of resources including guided modules with case studies and narratives.
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Google SearchUse Google to find country information. Make sure to inspect the accuracy and integrity of the information. Generally speaking, the following sites are more reliable: .org, .gov, .edu. Try a search such as Mexico site:gov.
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International Monetary FundAccording to its website, IMF " is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world." Take a look at the IMF Data Mapper (link on the left) to find a country's GDP.