These resources can help with gathering background data on global markets, industries and economic indicators.
E-RESOURCES
- STAT-USA | Country Commercial Guides
(Tip: Follow the the
link.) - Europa World
(Tip: Click the Countries tab.) - LexisNexis Academic | Country & Region Reports (Tip: Click on the Sources tab.)
- U.S. State Department Background Notes
BOOKS
- China Marketing & Data Statistics
- Europa World Year Book (also online)
- Handbook of Markets & Economies: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand
- International Yearbook of Industrial Statistics
- Retail Trade International
- World Economic Factbook
- World Retail Data & Statistics
- Worldmark Encyclopedia of National Economies
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