USC International Business Databases
- BCC Research This link opens in a new windowAll reports are "global" but contain regional analysis with some individual country data.
- EIU Viewpoint (Economic Intelligence Unit) This link opens in a new windowContains Country Reports, Country Commerce Reports and more from the Economist Intelligence Unit.
- Global Road Warrior This link opens in a new windowBusiness travel guide and country background information.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowDetailed market research and analysis on over 700 U.S. industries as well as Global Industry Reports, China Industry Reports and Business Environment Reports.
- Passport This link opens in a new windowPEST analyses evaluate external opportunities and threats for a business, looking at Political, Economic, Social and Technological factors. Search by "PEST analysis" and country to find PEST analyses for 210 countries under the Analysis tab.
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowOffers three major sources (federal, state and international) of statistical data tables, publications and links.
- US Commercial Service Market Research LibraryInternational market research and country commercial guides available from the US Government. Registration is required for academic users.
- USA Trade Online This link opens in a new windowDescribes the use of Trade Stats Express and USA Trade Online for official US government import and export statistics.
- World Bank Worldwide Development Indicators This link opens in a new windowThe World Bank's World Development Indicators provides direct access to more than 700 development indicators, with time series for 208 countries and 18 country groups from 1960 to present.
Public Websites for Country Information
- Bank for International SettlementsCentral Bank websites and Central Bank Research Hub
- CIA World Factbookbasic information on issues for 266 countries (history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, etc)
- Economist - SearchSearch The Economist website by country for articles published about them.
- Global InsightsMichigan State database that provides international business and trade information on over 200 countries, the US, approximately two dozen industry sectors, and many of the world’s trade blocs.
- Grant Thornton International Business Reportinsights into international business based on the world’s leading survey of mid-market companies.
- International Monetary Fund - Country ReportsEconomic and banking news and profiles
- International Trade CentreData and analysis from an organization that supports small businesses in developing countries
- Legatum Prosperity Indexannual ranking of 167 countries which uses 300 indicators to measure the current state of prosperity in each country and how it has changed over the past decade.
- LexMundi Country Guidesbackground information for corporate counsels on working in 100+ countries, compiled by local independent law firms.
- OECDone of the world's largest and most reliable sources of global statistical, economic and social data.
- Office of the U.S. Trade RepresentativeCountry specific data on trade, exports, and investments.
- PKF - Doing Business incountry reports published by a global network of accountancy firms.
- U.S. Census Bureau: International Statistical AgenciesNational Statistical Offices by country
- U.S. international trade statistics - export.govcurrent and historical U.S. goods trade data
- U.S. State Department - Bilateral Relations Fact Sheetsreports on US relations with other countries
- UNDP - Human Development ReportsReports, Indices & Data by Country on Human Development (e.g. Health, Education, Income, Gender, Poverty, Sustainability and Inequality
- World BankSocial and Economic statistics and special reports.
- World Bank Business Ready (B-READY)A new report benchmarking the business environment and investment climate in most economies worldwide.
- World Bank Doing Business archivenow discontinued, Doing Business measured business regulations for local firms in 190 countries.
- World Economic ForumSearch for country insights, global trade analysis, global risk, and other international topic reports.
Books & E-Books
Search USC Libraries Catalog for "ITALY AND BUSINESS" or "ITALY AND CULTURE" to locate books on these topics. Try other search terms as well. Note: If a book is checked out, it can take up to two weeks to recall. Also, search eBrary to find full-text books online.
The Oxford Handbook of the Italian Economy since Unification by Call Number: EBOOKPublication Date: 2013Hard copy available in Doheny HC305 .O94 2013
Italy in a European Context by Call Number: EBOOKISBN: 9781137560766Publication Date: 2016Hard copy available in LIPA HC305 .I7935 2016
USC Article Databases
Search for articles written about business in a specific country in ABI/Inform, Factiva and Lexis/Nexis Academic. Some possible topics are "COUNTRY NAME" or INDUSTRY TRENDS and Name of Country" Use database search tools (Search Builder, Advanced Search or Search Options) to limit by location (geography or region). Search for articles written about business in locally published publications listed under media.
- ABI/INFORM Collection This link opens in a new windowArticles from leading business journals, magazines, trade publications and newspapers including the Wall Street Journal and much more.
- EBSCO Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowBusiness news database. Search COUNTRY NAME by selecting 'SU Subject Terms' from drop down menu
- Factiva This link opens in a new windowGood source of current news. You can limit your search to publications by country by going to the Search Builder then limit your search by "Region"
- Nexis Uni (formerly LEXIS/NEXIS Academic) This link opens in a new windowAnother good source of international business news, go to Power Search, then limit search by "Geography"
Local News Sources
- BBC Country Profiles - ItalyGeneral country information and links to major media websites including major newspapers and business periodicals, T.V. and radio stations.
- The AmericanItalian business news in English
- Corriere Della SeraMilan-based daily; Italian
- Il MessaggeroRome-based daily, in Italian
- MillionaireItalian business news in Italian
- La Repubblica il mondo in direttaRome-based daily; Italian
- Il Sole 24 OreMilan-based financial daily; in English and Italian
- La StampaTurin-based daily, in Italian and English
Government Information & Statistics
- Italia.govOfficial government website; in Italian
- Istat / Italian Institute for StatisticsIn English and Italian
- Italian Ministry of Economy & FinanceIn English and Italian
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International CooperationIn Italian and English
- Department of TreasuryIn Italian
- ItalTrade: ItalianTrade AgencyPortal for Italian trade; operates under the Ministry of Economic Development. In English.
- Bank of ItalyIn Italian and English
- InvitaliaSite promoting Italian business and investment. In Italian and English.
- Embassy of Italy, Washington D.C.In Italian and English
- Consulate General of Italy, Los Angeles, CAIn Italian and English
Country Risk Reports
- AM Best Country Risk - Public WebsiteAM Best is a full-service credit rating organization serving the insurance industry. Select country to download reports.
- Coface - Public WebsiteCoface is a trade receivables consulting firm and provides risk analysis by country.
- EBSCO Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowIf you search under the Publications tab for POLITICAL RISK YEARBOOK, you will find links to the PRS Risk Reports for countries around the world.
- Global Risks ReportPublished annually by the World Economic Forum. Tracks global risk perceptions among world leaders across economic, environmental, geopolitical, societal, and technological factors
- International Institute for Management Development – World Competitiveness Rankingscomprehensive annual report and worldwide reference point on the competitiveness of countries
- Allianz Trade Country Reportseconomic analysis and risk ratings from a leading trade credit insurance company.
- Nexis Uni (formerly LEXIS/NEXIS Academic) This link opens in a new windowRisk guides from PRS Group International can be accessed via LexisNexis Academic on the Easy Search page. In the lower left corner, you will see a box called RESEARCH COUNTRIES. Select your country from the dropdown box and then select PRS RISK GUIDE & SERVICE and a date range (6 months is recommended) and click GO. Scan through the results for reports specifically on your country. Not every country will have a risk report.
Country Information - Public Websites
- Economist: ItalyCurrent news
- Export.gov - ItalyData collected by the U.S. Commercial Service providing trade counseling, market intelligence, trade promotion opportunities and trade advocacy.
- GlobalEdge: ItalyResources compiled by Michigan State University
- Index of Economic Freedom: ItalyIssued annually by the Heritage Foundation.
- OECD: ItalyProfile from the Organization for Economic Co-operation & Development
- World Bank - Doing Business in: Italy2020 guide
Other Sources & Links
- Italy: a crisis country of tomorrow?: Insights from the Italian Labor Market.A 2017 Kiel policy brief
- U.S. Census Foreign Trade: Trade in Goods with ItalyMonthly data going back to 1985
- OEC: Italy trade statisticsData from the Observatory of Economic Complexity at MIT
- Investment in ItalyA 2017 report from KPMG
- Doing Business in ItalyA 2018 investment guide from the Italian Trade Agency
- Doing Business in ItalyA 2020 guide from Crowe
- What About Italy?: easy guide to your Italian businessA 2016 guide from PWC
- Italy 50, 2021Annual report on the most valuable Italian brands ranked by Brand Finance
- How's Life in Italy?Country results from the OECD's Better Life Index tracking 11 different quality of life metrics