Introduction
This research guide provides quantitative and qualitative data on commonly researched countries within the Marshall curriculum. The home page contains USC databases and external resources common to all countries. See the tabs above for resources specific to each country. If your country of interest is not listed, please notify a Marshall librarian.
Business & Accounting Libraries
This guide is part of a series that aims to provide resources for business-related topics and courses at Marshall and USC.
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USC Databases
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EIU Viewpoint (Economic Intelligence Unit) This link opens in a new windowContains Country Reports, Country Commerce Reports and more from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
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EMIS This link opens in a new windowProvides data and analysis for 168 emerging markets from trusted global and local sources. Includes coverage of countries, industries and companies in the emerging economies of Africa, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe and Central Asia.
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Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new windowBusiness travel guide and country background information.
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Passport This link opens in a new windowPEST (Political, Economic, Social, Technological) is a framework for analyzing the macro-level environment of an industry, company, or a country. Search "PEST analysis" and country name to find country reports.
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ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowProvides Federal, state and international statistical data tables, publications and links.
Country Risk Reports
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A.M. BestAM Best is a full-service credit rating organization serving the insurance industry. As part of evaluating country risk, AM Best identifies the various factors within a country that may directly or indirectly affect an insurance company.
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CofaceCoface specializes in trade credit risk management and provides country risk and business climate assessments for 160+ countries and 13 sectors.
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World Economic ForumPublished annually, the Global Risks Report tracks global risk perceptions among world leaders across economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological factors.
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International Institute for Management DevelopmentWorld Competitiveness Rankings is an annual report on the competitiveness of global economies.
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Allianz TradeEconomic analysis and risk ratings by country from a leading trade credit insurance company.
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Governance Indicators - World BankReports governance indicators for over 200 countries for six dimensions of governance: Voice and Accountability; Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism; Government Effectiveness; Regulatory Quality; Rule of Law; and Control of Corruption.
Country Information
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CIA World FactbookProvides basic information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 countries.
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globalEDGEMichigan State database that provides international business and trade information on over 200 countries and aproximately two dozen industry sectors.
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International Monetary Fund (IMF)Country reports that include GDP, population and other data of interest to the organization that works to foster global monetary cooperation.
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OECDOne of the world's largest and most reliable sources of global statistical, economic and social data.
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Doing Business in - PFKCountry reports published by a global network of accountancy firms.
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Business Ready (B-READY) - World BankAnnual report that assesses the business and investment climate worldwide. This replaces the Doing Business report discontinued in 2021.
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Development Indicators - World BankDatabase of global economic conditions across six dimensions: Poverty & Inequality, People, Environment, Economy, States & Markets, and Global Links.
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USA Trade OnlineCurrent and cumulative U.S. export and import data.