BuyUSA.gov		This site by the U.S. Commercial Service has export information by country, including information on trade events, regulations, market research, and more. Information varies from country to country. If the country of interest has a Country Commercial Guide at the site, you may find that especially useful.
Exporter’s Encyclopedia		The Exporter’s Encyclopedia provides current “how to” information for exporters, including specific detail on numerous issues such as international trade documents, regulations, insurance, shipping, communications, government assistance, and international trade organizations. The Export Markets section offers extensive detail for individual countries. Since the United States is included in the Exports Markets section, it can also be useful for importers. Worth a trip to the library! Most recent copy for in-library use First floor Reference Collection REF HF 3011 .E9 Older copies on 3rd floor can be checked out.
GlobalEdge: International Business Resource Desk		Useful internet sites for international business topics are selected and organized at this site. Besides country information, it includes sites for statistical information, international news, trade information, international finance, cultural issues, and other international business research topics. The site also offers a glossary of international business terms.
Export.gov		This site by the U.S. government has market research, trade leads, and information on how to export. To access some parts of the site, such as Market Research, you must register for an account which is free for students.
FDI.net World Bank Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency		"FDI.net is a unique web portal that offers free, on-demand country analysis and information on all things related to foreign direct investment in 175 countries. The site combines business and public resources with World Bank Group analysis to provide users with a single entry point for the full-spectrum of information needed to make a decision about investing in a foreign country."
FITA Global Trade Portal		The Federation of International Trade Associations pulls together information from many sources on this site. There are extensive country profiles (use links to get all the info), trade leads, trade events, and links to many sources of information on international trade.
Globus & NTDB		This site has reports provided by the U.S. Commerce Dept. to help companies export. Especially useful are the International Market Insight (IMI) Reports. Unfortunately, the site may try your patience as it is rather difficult to navigate and search.

CIA World Factbook		Country profiles include information and statistics on the country's geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, militiary, and relations with other countries. Includes many small countries that may not be covered by other sources.
Economist Country Briefings		Concise country profiles include very up-to-date economic indicators. The Briefings also include links to recent articles about the country from The Economist, an important news source for international business. Some links go to "premium content" or to purchase options for Economist Intelligence Unit publications. Articles from The Economist might be available via EMU Library databases.
EIU ViewsWire via ABI/Inform		Up-to-date reports from the Economist Intelligence Unit provide insight on country developments such as economic trends and forecasts, country risk, business environment, currency and interest rate forecasts, finance outlooks, industry conditions, political developments, and regulations. Access from off campus with My.Emich login
Euromonitor's Country Factfiles		The Country Factfiles linked from this site provide some interesting free marketing related statistics for countries including: GDP measured at purchasing power parity, consumer expenditure, annual disposable income, and more. Lifestyle indicators are also included such as: consumer expenditure on food, Internet users, new registrations of passenger cars, consumer electronics, and pet food. Market size figures are given for soft drinks, tobacco, cosmetics & toiletries, and tourism. There are also links to web sites with business/economic information for each country. Factfiles are free. Reports are not free.
Oxford Economic Country Briefings		Oxford Economic Country Briefings provide GDP figures, key economic indicators, and economic forecasts for many countries. Access from off campus with My.Emich login
Deloitte International Tax and Business Guides		This site provides tax and regulatory information on many countries. Each country has a "Highlights" document that offers brief information. For many larger countries you can download a Guide that offers more extensive information. Use the pull-down Jurisdiction selector at the bottom of the page to choose the country you want info on.
Background Notes		This source by the U.S. Department of State provides quick statistics and information on a country's economy, geography, people, history, government, U.S. relations, and more. Includes reports for small countries that may not be covered elsewhere.
Country Studies		Each Study presents a book length survey of the country, including chapters on history, geography and population, social systems, education and culture, economy, agriculture, industry, transportation and trade, science and technology, government, political process, foreign relations, criminal justice and security, and national defense. As the Studies are not updated every year, this site also offers country profiles that are updated more frequently. Fulltext available on Library of Congress site.
Doing Business: Comparing Business Regulations World Bank		Reports are available on a large number of countries. A report will rank the country's regulations compared to other countries and provide details on regulations related to starting a business, getting credit, licenses, employing workers, investments, taxes, trade, contracts, bankruptcy, etc.
Doing ebusiness in ...		Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) reports on ebusiness readiness by country.
Ernst & Young International		Searching the Ernst & Young online library for a particular country can lead to very interesting reports. Available information will vary by country and not all publications are in English. You might find a book-length report like Doing Business in Bulgaria that can be downloaded in PDF.
Exporter’s Encyclopedia: Export Markets Section		The Exporter’s Encyclopedia is especially strong in coverage for each country of regulatory information relating to mailings, importing, tariffs, customs, taxes, documentation, marketing, consumer protection, standards, intellectual property, transportation, and more. There are also country overviews, information on business customs, key contacts, and travel information. This source covers many small countries that may not be included in other sources. Reference HF 3011 .E9 2008/2009
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada		You may find some useful information on a country's economic background, sources of project financing, or import regulations on this Canadian government site. Unfortunately, the market reports by industry are for Canadians only.
GlobalEdge Country Insights		This site by Michigan State University’s Center for International Business conveniently pulls together country information from the U.S. government, international organizations, news organizations, and other free Web sites. Sources include the BBC’s Country Profiles, and the U.S. Commerce Department’s Country Commercial Guides. Additional web links selected by MSU CIBE staff help you quickly find reputable internet sites for each county.
Handbook of Country Risk ebook		This e-book "provides up-to-date analysis of the risks involved in trading with, or investing in 155 countries, giving each one a unique risk and business climate rating." Access with my.emich login
IMF Reports by Country		Lists reports by the International Monetary Fund relating to specific countries. Some of these may be economic reports that are more technical than you might want.
KPMG International		The international accounting firm KPMG provides a large number of full text reports on investing in or doing business in specific countries. These are published on various sites for KPMG offices in various countries. You can use the "Site Selector" link from the main KPMG site (top right) to go to the site for a specific country--most KPMG country sites have some publications in English, often titled "Investment in [county name]." Alternatively do a Google search like this: KPMG "investment in china"
Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business		Legal guides written by law firms that cover business regulations in various countries, states, and provinces.
Michigan District Export Council		Statistics on Michigan exports to various countries. Trade Guides to various countries with links to additional sites.
Portals to the World Library of Congress		The Library of Congress provides links by country to sources of information on business, economy, culture, education, government, health, media, etc.

Global Etiquette Guides		These guides give 10-20 pages of information for most countries, including descriptions of "Fundamental Cultural Orientations," such as ways to relate interpersonally, view time, deal with risk, and work with society at large. Specifics are given for greetings, communication styles, gestures, dress, situational protocols, dining and drinking, gifts, and business culture. The Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East Reference BJ 1838 .F669 2002 The Global Etiquette Guide to Asia Reference BJ 1838 .F67 2000 Sample chapter on Japan The Global Etiquette Guide to Europe Reference BJ 1838 .F673 2000 Sample chapter on England The Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America Reference BJ 1838 .F673 2002
Country Insights Centre for Intercultural Learning (Canadian site)		Cultural information is offered for numerous countries. Some countries have an extensive intercultural issues section, which may cover issues such as communication styles, display of emotion, preferred managerial qualities, hierarchy and decision-making, relationship-building, privileges and favouritism, conflicts in the workplace, dress, punctuality and formality, and more. Note that these may be compared to Canadian norms, which could differ from a U.S. perspective.
Executive Planet Business Culture Guides		Brief culture guides for about 40 countries include tips on making appointments, business dress, conversation, gifts, negotiating, public behaviour standards, etc.
Geert Hofstede Cultural Dimensions		Professor Hofstede has scored countries for indicators of cultural differences. His scores compare countries for cultural factors such as individualism, masculinity, tolerance for uncertainty, long-term orientation, and "the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions . . . accept and expect that power is distributed unequally." The indexes are described in more detail below the charts for each country. You can also create charts at the site that compare your home country to another country.
Global Negotiation Resources: 50 Countries		This site has country information from the book Negotiating International Business by Lothar Katz. "They are 5-10 pages long and cover the following topics: Introduction, Relationships and Respect, Communication, Initial Contact & Meetings, Negotiation, Agreements and Contracts, Women in Business, Other Important Things to Know."
Global Smarts		This eBook is subtitled "The Art of Communicating and Deal Making Anywhere in the World." It offers many tips on intercultural communication. The information is not presented by country. However, you can use the Books24x7 search feature to search for a specific country within this book.
Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands		This reference book at the EMU Library provides cultural overviews, behavior styles, negotiating techniques, protocol, and business practices for sixty countries. One unique feature is a section on value systems that discusses decision making, sources of anxiety reduction, and issues of equality/inequality. EMU Library 1st Floor North Reference HF 5389 .M67 1994
Put Your Best Foot Forward Europe		For European countries, includes cultural information on value systems, families, religion, greetings, titles, body language, manners, dress, etc. Reference HF 5389 .B67x 1995
Rules of the Game: Global Business Protocol		This book helps you “understand the underlying dominant cultural forces” in regions and countries that can lead to specific etiquette, protocol, and strategy techniques in business. Provides a type of business culture information not found in other sources. Reference HF5389 .L43 1996
Short Course in International Business Culture		This eBook offers insight on many intercultural business behavior issues, addressing areas such as nonverbal communication, humor, "cultural landmines for women," as well as cross-cultural meetings, negotiations, and marketing. The information is not presented by country. However, you can use the Books24x7 search feature to search for a specific country within this book.
The Do's and Taboos of Hosting International Visitors		Gives tips on hosting international visitors including entertaining, food and drink, gift giving, how to use interpreters, views of Americans, and even cultural connotations of specific colors. Reference HF5389 .A98 1990

Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to Working With People From Other Cultures (Ebook)		This 2004 Ebook by Brooks Patterson is available via Books24z7. The library also has a paper copy that can be checked out.
Intercultural Sourcebook Vol. 2: Cross-cultural Training Methods (eBook)		This eBook discusses many strategies for cross cultural training, including descriptions of activities and questionnaires. The library also has a paper copy of Vol. 1 that can be checked out. Access E-Book from off campus with My.Emich login Only one person at a time may access a title
International Assignments: an Integration of Strategy, Research, and Practice (E-Book)		This book on training executives for international assignments is available as an E-book via NetLibrary. The library also has a paper copy that can be checked out. Access E-Book from off campus with My.Emich login Only one person at a time may access a title

		Below are selected sources that are especially useful for international company research. For more information on researching companies, see the Guide to Company Research.
Corporate Affiliations		This directory is useful for finding the international subsidiaries of both U.S. and international corporations. You can do sophisticated searches to find companies by geography (country or city/state), industry (SIC or NAICS), sales, # of employees, brand, type of company (public, private, international), and more. It lists a company's divisions and subsidiaries, and specifies their relationships within a corporation. A large number of corporate executives are listed for each corporation-- not just the top officers. Most companies included have over $10 million in annual revenue ($50 million for international firms), or over 300 employees. Access from off campus with My.Emich login. Our license is for only one user at a time. Please click "Sign off" button when finished.
Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries		This directory includes American companies that operate "branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates outside the United States." Firms can be looked up by company name or by country. Reference HG4538 .A1 D5
Directory of Foreign Firms Operating in the United States		This directory includes firms located in the United States and owned by foreign firms. Firms are listed by country with indexes by the foreign parent company name or by the american affiliate name. Reference HG4057 .A21943
Europages		A business-to-business directory listing over 600,000 European companies (including Eastern Europe). Directory can be searched by product/service, company name, or business sector. Results can then be narrowed by country. After doing a product or sector search, look for the link Also search according to type of activity or size of company for options to further refine your search. You can search without registration, free registation required to save searches to your profile
Factiva		After logging in to Factiva, click on the Companies/Markets tab, then click on the word Companies to search for profiles of public companies with detailed financials and recent news. Includes companies listed on numerous international stock exchanges. EMU students and faculty only Access from off campus with My.Emich login. Limited to 6 simultaneous users. If you are the 7th, you will be asked for a password. EMU doesn't have a password. Just try this link again later, then sign in with my.emich login and password.
Hoover's Company Profiles		Brief profiles of international companies include an overview, executives, locations, products/operations, competitors, a few financial numbers, and in some cases a brief company history. Access from off campus with My.Emich login.
International Directory of Company Histories		This ever-expanding set of books offers detailed company histories for over 6750 of the world’s largest and most influential companies. Entries provide information on founders, expansions, losses, labor/management actions, principal divisions, subsidiaries, and competitors. Many of the essays can be found in Business and Company Resource Center--search for the company then look under the "Histories" tab. Only the paper edition has all the essays--check the cumulative company index in the most recent volume (the series currently stands at 69 volumes) to locate entries for companies of interest. Some of the entries (only a few of the volumes) are available free at the Reference for Business web site. Reference HD 2721 .I63
Kompass		This free directory on the Web includes 1.9 million companies in 75 countries. Free search capabilities include searches by product/service, company name, trade name, or executive. All searches can be limited by world region or a specific country. Free information is usually just address and phone number, but sometimes also a business description, executives, or product and services.
Largest Transnational Corporations UNCTAD		"UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) ranks the largest non-financial TNCs by their foreign assets and presents data on assets, sales and employment in three separate lists: the 100 largest worldwide, the largest 100 from developing countries, and the largest 10 from the economies in transition of Eastern Europe and the CIS." There is a separate ranking for financial firms. Interesting infomation on the multinational companies includes statistics on foreign assets, sales, employees, and affiliates for each firm.
Thomas Global Register		"Thomas Global Register is a directory of 500,000 manufacturers and distributors from 26 countries, classified by 10,500 products and services categories." There are also other Thomas sites providing manufacturing directories for Brazil, Mexico, and Japan. Site is free to all users, but requires registration to set up an account.

		Tip on Finding Full Text Articles: Many of the databases below provide full text articles. When the article is not full text in the database you are using, you can easily check to see if the text is available via an electronic journal subscription, a different database, or at the library by clicking on the EMU FindText+ link found in the article record. This will open a new window with links to other possible sources for the article. For more information on finding articles see: Scholarly Research in Business
ABI/Inform Global		ABI/INFORM Global indexes over 2000 journals, magazines, trade publications, and newspapers covering topics in business and economics. Many articles are available full-text. ABI/INFORM is a multipurpose database which can be used to find scholarly articles, general business articles, and articles on specific companies or industries. It’s excellent search interface can save time in finding relevant materials. Access from off campus with My.Emich login
Euromonitor International Article Archive		This is a small archive of free international market related articles by a publisher of international market research. Although you can search by keyword, the most effective approach might be to just choose your country or industry category. Brief articles are free. Full reports elsewhere on the site are too expensive for students.
Factiva		This database from Dow Jones and Reuters includes very recent newswires and full text articles from business periodicals, trade journals, and the Wall Street Journal. Reuters newswires from hundreds of worldwide offices make Factiva a useful source for international news from emerging markets. EMU students and faculty only Access from off campus with My.Emich login Limited to 6 simultaneous users. If you are the 7th, you will be asked for a password. EMU doesn't have a password. Just try this link again later, then sign in with my.emich login and password.
News in English Kiddon Media-Link		This site lists internet news sources by country. How much is free at each site will vary. Sometimes you can get current news for free, but may need to subscribe to search. Free content varies from site to site

Demographic Yearbook		The UN publishes country population statistics in the Demographic Yearbook. This site offers PDF versions of tables from the current and previous yearbooks.
Corruption Indexes Transparency International		Transparency International does regular surveys to measure levels of corruption in countries. These include the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), Global Corruption Barometer (GCB), and Bribe Payers Index (BPI).
Euromoney Country Risk Rankings		Euromoney magazine publishes an analysis of country risk in March and September issues. Countries are analyzed and ranked using political, economic, and financial factors. Access from off campus with My.Emich login (TIP: ABI/INFORM will be easier to use than the other sources for Euromoney.)
Global Competitiveness Report		A yearly assessment by the World Economic Forum of the "competitive condition of economies worldwide." The report is available for download in PDF. There are also links to competitiveness profiles for 100 individual countries.
Index of Economic Freedom Heritage Foundation & Wall Street Journal		Includes assessments by the Heritage Foundation of business freedom, trade freedom, fiscal freedom, government size, monetary freedom, investment freedom, financial freedom, property rights, freedom from corruption, and labor freedom. Note: Some prominent economists, such as Jeffrey Sachs, have criticized the Heritage Foundation's conclusions from this index. Consider the possibility of ideological bias in using this information.
International Data Base (IDB) Census Bureau		Offers "statistical tables of demographic and socioeconomic data for 227 countries and areas of the world." Also, offers graphs, ranking of countries by population, and ability to download data into spreadsheets.
International Telecommunication Union Statistics		The ITU offers some free statistics on the web, including telephone, cellular, internet, and broadband statistics by country and region. Statistics are more up-to-date than those from most IGO's.
International Trade Administration		The U.S. International Trade Administration site has data on U.S. merchandise exports, imports, and trade balances. The site is not well organized, so it may take some time to find information.
International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics		This reference book published by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization offers manufacturing industry sector data, which has been adjusted to allow for cross country comparisons. Reference HC10 .I673
Laborsta		International statistics on labor and consumer prices from the International Labour Organization (ILO).
Market Potential Indicators		These indicators developed by the MSU-CIBER rank “the market potential of 24 countries identified as "Emerging Markets"”, using factors such as market size, growth, consumption capacity, country risk, and more.
NationMaster		"NationMaster compiles statistics from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD." You can use Nationmaster to display graphs of the statistical information. All statistics/charts include a link to the original source.
OECD Statistics Portal		The OECD Statistics Portal offers numerous statistics and reports on the 30 OECD countries (USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, Iceland, and many European countries.) Tip: The "Statistics" link in the left margin or the "Frequently Requested Statistics" link in the right margin may lead you to interesting statistics.
Statistical Abstract of the United States		Two sections located near the end of the Statistical Abstract contain statistics relevant to international business. Section 28: Foreign Commerce and Aid offers numerous statistics related to international trade. Section 30: Comparative International Statistics contains useful demographic, economic, and industry statistics for many countries. Footnotes to the statistical tables can direct you to a more complete government report or Web site. Reference HA 202 or full text on GPO site
UN Social Indicators		Site offers UN statistics by country on demographic topics related to health, education, income, urban/rural mix, etc.
World Development Indicators		Tables give data for many countries on population demographics, economics, development, investment, the environment, etc. The World Bank site offers only a few of the tables. The full set of tables is available in the reference book at the library. Reference HC59.15 .W656
World Economic Outlook Reports		"The World Economic Outlook presents the IMF staff's analysis and projections of economic developments at the global level, in major country groups (classified by region, stage of development, etc.), and in many individual countries. It focuses on major economic policy issues as well as on the analysis of economic developments and prospects." The statistical appendix includes data and projections of per capita GDP growth and inflation indicators.
See also:		Commodities and Futures section of the Financial markets guide for international statistics on agricultural products and other commodities.

AT Kearney		Many useful free publications at this site, including Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, Global Services Location Index (GSLI), and articles on specific industries.
PricewaterhouseCoopers		Many free publications at site, including Annual CEO Global Survey.

Bisnis		“BISNIS is the U.S. Government's primary market information center for U.S. companies exploring business opportunities in Russia and other Newly Independent States. BISNIS provides U.S. companies with the latest market reports and tips on developments, export and investment leads, and strategies for doing business in the NIS.” Access with my.emich login
Doing Business with China eBook via Books24x7		A good source for information on marketing issues in China, as well as some overviews of specific industries in China. Access with my.emich login
Doing Business with India eBook via Books24x7		Provides overviews of the business environment, culture, and practical information on doing business in India. Access with my.emich login
Doing Business with Russia eBook via Books24x7		This eBook includes chapters on Russian business environment, financial sector, tax and legal issues, as well as brief overviews of specific market sectors. Access with my.emich login
Doing Business with Ukraine eBook via Books24x7		This eBook includes chapters on the Ukraine business environment, privatization, financial sector, tax and legal issues, as well as brief overviews of specific market sectors. Access with my.emich login
FranceTech		This French site (in English) offers information on 15 key French industries: aeronautics and space, agribusiness, building and civil engineering, chemical industries, electronics, energy, environmental industries, engineering and services, luxury and fashion, materials, mechanical engineering, health and pharmaceuticals, home equipment and the art of living (furniture, household appliances, table settings, jewelry, eyewear), information and communication technologies, railways and automotive industry.
From Beijing to Budapest		"This study provides in-depth analysis of the specificities of emerging markets. For each economy, it highlights the current investment challenges in the retail and consumer goods sector." Countries included are Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Korea (South), Lithuania, Malaysia, Phillipines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Free reports can be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat.
Rise of the Chinese Consumer		This eBook available via Books24x7 contains "results of a comprehensive survey of consumer attitudes and preferences conducted in China" including many data charts related to consumption growth, economic growth, demographic trends, social and cultural factors, and growth potential for specific product categories. Products covered in detail include: autos, beverages, electronic goods, food, household and personal care, luxury goods, telecom equipment, tobacco, transport and travel. EMU library also has a circulating copy of this book. Access with my.emich login
U.S. China Economic and Security Commission		The Commission's site offers full text documents with information on trade, finance, intellectual property issues, r&d, specific industries, energy and environmental issues, media control, and more. The Trade Data & Analyses section offers many charts on trade and industry topics. See especially annual reports and research sections of site.

Craighead's International Business, Travel, and Relocation Guide		Useful information for those planning a business trip or moving to another country. Includes tips on doing business, money and banking, living costs, and other practical information. Reference HF5549.5 .E45 D56
Dictionary of International Trade: Handbook of the Global Trade Community		In addition to definitions of international trade terms, this reference book includes handy appendices of acronyms, ISO country codes, dialing codes, weights and measures, maps, currencies, seaports, airports, explanations of business entity terms, and ship/airplane illustrations. Also included are detailed guides to Incoterms, trade documents, letters of credit, and freight containers/ULD's. New to the 6th ed. is an extensive section on security measures. Reference HF 1373 .H55 2005
EISEL		EISIL, the Electronic Information System for International Law, is a free search site developed by law librarians. It can help you quickly find the best Web materials on international law and international organizations, including the texts of treaties, conventions, resolutions, international court decisions and other documents. Topics covered include trade law, regulation of foreign investment, intellectual property, international dispute settlement, regional economic integration, international environmental law, and human rights.
Flags of the World		Images of flags courtesy of the CIA.
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States		"For use in classification of imported merchandise for rate of duty and statistical purposes" Full text PDF document on U.S. International Trade Commission site.
IBM Globalization Locale Database		Use this to find information by country on how details such as monetary values and time are expressed, including currency units, symbols, and codes; numeric formatting such as decimal and thousands separators or formats for indicating negative numbers; calendar terms; and common formats for dates and time.
International Tools		Tools provided on the Thomas Global Register site include a currency converter, country codes, U.S. and Canadian area codes, international weather information, and conversion calculators for temperature, area, and other measures.
The World Clock - Time Zones		Want to know what time it is right now in numerous cities around the world?
World Chamber of Commerce Directory		Lists web sites and contact information by country for American chambers of commerce abroad, foreign chambers of commerce in the U.S., and international chambers of commerce. Also, contacts for embassies and tourist information bureaus. Some of this information is also available at http://www.worldchambers.com. Reference HF 294 .W65x 2005
Dictionaries		Useful for explanations of terms used in international business: Blackwell Encyclopedia of Management. Volume VII. International Management Reference HD 30.15 .B456 1997 Dictionary of International Trade Reference HF 1373 .R67 1994 The International Business Dictionary and Reference Reference HF 1359 .P74 1991 The McGraw-Hill Dictionary of International Trade and Finance Reference HF 1371 .G57 1994