International business resources
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Export.govThe official U.S. government resource for small and medium-sized businesses.
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Trade Policy Reviews (WTO)Compiled by the WTO, negotiated and signed rules of trade between nations, by the bulk of the world’s trading nations and ratified in their parliaments.
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U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade StatisticsOfficial source for U.S. export and import statistics. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
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U.S. Commercial Service Market Research LibraryMarket research reports by U.S. Department of Commerce
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U.S. Small Business Administration Export Business PlannerA free, customizable tool for small business owners who are exploring exporting. Using the planner, you can work through the critical processes of export readiness and planning via a ready-made, easily accessible document that can be updated and referenced time and again as your export business grows.
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US Trade Representative’s Office National Trade Estimate ReportThe Office of the U.S. Trade Representative produces reports throughout the year, including the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE), which is an annual series that surveys significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports.
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Doing BusinessThe Doing Business project provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 189 economies and selected cities.
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World Bank's Ease of Doing Business IndexThis resource ranks economies from 1 to 189, with first place being the best.
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International Trade AdministrationLots of international trade data and information.
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Background NotesFrom the U.S. Department of State. Covers many countries, giving brief history, geography, politics, some statistics, plus links to related sites.
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U.S. Congressional Research Service Reports (CRS) and Issue BriefsCongressional Research Service Reports are prepared by researchers for members of the U.S. Congress. They are non-partisan and objective reports on topics such as economics and trade, and global regions, such as South and Central Asia, Europe, and the Western Hemisphere.
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Countries and their CulturesAn ebook published in 2001.
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Country Commercial GuidesCountry Commercial Guides (CCG's) are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political, and market analysis.
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U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade StatisticsOfficial source for U.S. export and import statistics. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
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UNDataOver 300 sets of economic, social, and financial statistics from a wide assortment of United Nations agencies and other international organizations. Most data are available in time series from 1970 or 1980 to the present. (Statistics for some items lag by several years.)
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United Nations—Environmental Statistics—Country SnapshotsCountry Snapshots provide a selection of national environment statistics, complemented by key economic and social indicators.
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World Health Organization: CountriesContains health-related statistics on member countries.
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AmCham China: American Business in ChinaAmCham China's American Business in China White Paper reflects the collective views of AmCham China's more than 1,000 member companies on trade and commercial issues that affect the US business community in China.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowSearch tips: Use an general industry description (e.g. Telecommunications) or select "IC NAICS Code or Description" from the drop-down box to search using a NAICS code for the industry.
Use the limiters at the side of the page to narrow your search to the industry of interest, and select Industry Profiles at the top of the page.
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Brookings InstituteQuoted as the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tank.
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Carnegie Council for Ethics in International AffairsOrganization devoted to promoting ethical leadership on issues of war, peace, religion in politics, and global social justice.
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Petersen Institute for International Economics"Private, nonprofit institution for rigorous, intellectually open, and honest study and discussion of international economic policy."
International Business Statistics
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EuroStatDetailed statistics and statistical publications on the EU and candidate countries.
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IMF World Economic Outlook ReportsA Survey by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff, usually published twice a year. It presents IMF staff economists' analyses of global economic developments during the near and medium term. Chapters give an overview as well as more detailed analysis of the world economy; consider issues affecting industrial countries, developing countries, and economies in transition to market; and address current topics.
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OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development)Many data tables on industries, economies etc. for other countries.
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World Bank DataYou can find specific data about your country here.
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World Economic ForumThe World Economic Forum is an International Institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private cooperation. Valuable information can be found published in their blog, numerous reports, etc.
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U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade StatisticsOfficial source for U.S. export and import statistics. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
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Federal Reserve "Beige Book"Published 8 times a year. Gathers anecdotal information on current economic conditions through reports from Bank and Branch directors and interviews with key business contacts, economists, market experts, and other sources. Official title is "Summary of Commentary on Current Economic Conditions."
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