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General Resources
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Business Planet 
 With this interactive map, "[t]ake a trip around the world to discover how easy (or difficult) it is to do business in 181 economies." Click on the color markers to learn about specific countries, or use filters for regions, countries, and by specific aspects of business such as employing workers and paying taxes. Additional tabs provide maps for enterprise surveys, private infrastructure, and entrepreneurship. From the World Bank. http://rru.worldbank.org/businessplanet/? Topics: Business, International Trade Last updated Dec 2, 2008 Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
This organization's purpose is to "advance global security and prosperity in an era of economic and political transformation by providing strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decisionmakers." Site covers defense and security policy, social and economic issues, and regional trends, providing lists of experts and projects, publications, and transcripts and audio of briefings, reports, etc. http://www.csis.org/ Topics: International Governments, International Trade, National Security Last updated Sep 7, 2006 Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy
The purpose of this site, which is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series, "is to promote better understanding of globalization, world trade and economic development, including the forces, values, events, and ideas that have shaped the present global economic system." The site features the complete six-hour television program, a timeline from 1911 through 2003, dozens of country reports, material about key individuals, a glossary, links, and more. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/ Topics: Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade Last updated May 18, 2004 Econsumer.gov
The public portion of this site "provides general information about consumer protection in all countries that belong to the ICPEN (International Consumer Protection Enforcement Network), contact information for consumer protection authorities in those countries, and an online complaint form. All information is available in English, French, German, and Spanish." Some information also available in Korean and Polish. From the U.S. Federal Trade Commission. http://www.econsumer.gov/ Topics: Business, Business, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Finance, International Trade, Internet Last updated Jun 14, 2006 globalEDGE
This site features "information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities." Research materials include country profiles (with business climate, history and politics, and statistics); a searchable, topical directory of international business resources; market indicators; and a glossary. The site also features news and commentary, a discussion board and chat room, and academic research resources. Registration (free) required to post to discussion board and receive e-mail newsletters. From Michigan State University. http://globaledge.msu.edu/ Topics: Business, College and University Education, Country Studies by Continent, Geography, International Trade Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Gumshoe Librarian: "Where in the World Is ..."
This site provides links to material for conducting research on international topics. Includes "business and corporate data, global news, search engines, guides to international and comparative law, country profiles and statistics, ... banking resources, and data on terrorism and security issues." Most sites are free. Created by law librarians Barbara Fullerton and Sabrina Pacifici for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX). http://www.llrx.com/features/gumshoe.htm Topics: Business, Country Studies by Continent, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Regions of the World, Terrorism Last updated May 22, 2007 International Institute for Sustainable Development/Institut International du Développement Durable (IISD)
The mission of this Canadian organization is to advance "policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and indicators, and natural resource management to make development sustainable." The site features news and publications on a variety of topics including business, energy, communities, livelihoods, knowledge networks, leadership, and more. Searchable. http://www.iisd.org/ Topics: Economics, Education, Environment, International Trade, Technology Last updated Nov 23, 2003 International Maritime Bureau (IMB)
"IMB's main task is to protect the integrity of international trade by seeking out fraud and malpractice." The site provides a description of IBM services, products, and courses, and a link to the Piracy Reporting Centre with piracy reports and maps. From the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). http://www.icc-ccs.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27:welcome-to-the-international-maritime-bureau&catid=25:home&Itemid=16 Topics: Crime, Industries, International Trade, Transportation, Water Last updated Nov 18, 2008 International Trade Centre (ITC)
This site is designed to assist developing countries to increase the effectiveness of their trade promotion programs but there is material of interest to other researchers. It also provides access to trade information, lists of trade contacts, associations, and statistics found on the ITC database (including The Standard International Trade Classification Revision 3 (SITC Rev.3) codes list) and on the Internet. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for some parts of the site ( e.g., National Trade Performances by country). http://www.intracen.org/ Topics: Business, International Trade Last updated Aug 23, 2000 International Trade Web Resources
Compiled by the Federation of International Trade Associations (FITA), this site indexes and annotates more than 3,000 links related to international trade. Search the database by keyword or browse by subject listing. The basic subject categories are Entering International Markets; International Finance; Transportation and Logistics; Codes, Standards, and Conversions; Government Web Sites and Multi-Lateral Organizations; Legal Resources for International Business; Trade and Economic Statistics; Trade Issues; Language and Translation; Business Travel Guide; Regional Resources and Multi-Lateral Trading Areas; International Trade Associations; and Business Publications. http://www.fita.org/webindex/ Topics: Business, International Trade Last updated Jan 27, 2001 SICE: Foreign Trade Information System
Contains information and documents on trade agreements and treaties, intellectual property rights organizations, investment treaties, a glossary, and related links to other Web sites, arranged both by topic and by country. Most of the documents are in English and/or Spanish; portions of the site are available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. From the Trade Unit of the Organization of American States (OAS). Searchable. (SICE is from the organization's title in Spanish, French, and Portuguese.) http://www.sice.oas.org/ Topics: Business, Business, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 29, 2002 VIBES: Virtual International Business & Economic Sources
Provides global, regional, and national listings of nearly 3,000 links covering international business and economic information available in English. Includes full-text articles and research reports, statistical tables and graphs, and financial portals. http://library.uncc.edu/display/?dept=reference&format=open&page=68 Topics: Business, Business, Economics, Finance, International Trade Last updated Jul 1, 2005 World Economic Outlook Reports
These reports, issued twice a year, examine recent world economic developments and future prospects. Includes links to searchable databases aggregating data used for the reports; search or browse by country, scope by market or economy, and more. From the International Monetary Fund (IMF). http://www.imf.org/external/ns/cs.aspx?id=29 Topics: Finance, International Trade, Statistics Last updated Nov 16, 2006 |
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