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Country Analysis  



Background Information Sources
Country Profiles
Economic & Industry
Research Within Countries
Journal & News Articles
Referencing Countries


Christine Adams
Business Liaison Librarian
Maag Library Reference Department
Phone: (330) 941-3680
Email: cmadams02@ysu.edu




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Overview

Following is a list of resources that may be used to obtain background and economic information for individual countries. All sources listed are either print reference resources or research databases available through Maag Library. Print sources listed are available in the Reference Room for in-library use only. Research databases may be accessed through this page, or you can go to the Maag Library Home Page and click on Research Databases under Quick Links for access to a complete list of available databases. While in the library, you can access the databases directly. If you are off campus, use the Off Campus Access links on this page or see Off Campus Access under Quick Links for information and directions.
Important Note: Not all databases are available off campus.

See Maag Library's Economics subject guide for additonal information about countries and their economies.

 

 

Background Information Sources

Background information on land & people, economy, government, history, cultural life, etc.


  • Atlas of Global Development: A Visual Guide to the World's Greatest Challenges    PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number G1046 .G1 A85 2007. In-library use only.
    A visual guide to global issues: easy-to-read graphical presentation with every topic being presented by clear world maps, tables, graphs and photographs. Country comparisons: understand key development indicators, including economic growth, life expectancy, infant mortality, safe water, population, poverty and energy use. Global challenges: a revealing view of the world we live in and the issues of AIDS, poverty, migration, pollution and growing populations. Authoritative statistics: from the World Bank’s World Development Indicators.

  • COLUMBIA ENCYCLOPEDIA
    Search for country name and choose appropriate category (should be the first one).
    Also use the Factbook link for each country.

  • The Europa World Year Book   PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number JN1 .E85 2006 (2 volumes). In-library use only.
    Covers more than 250 countries and territories. Provides detailed country surveys containing the latest analytical, statistical and directory data.

  • FUNK & WAGNALL'S NEW WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS
    Search for country name, then click on HTML Full Text link under appropriate name.

  • Nations of the World: A Political, Economic & Business Handbook, 2007/2008   PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HF1010 .N37 2007/2008. In-library use only.
    Country profiles arranged alphabetically by country name.

  • STAT-USA: Country Background Notes     GPO ACCESS TRAINING MANUAL
    THIS DATABASE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE REFERENCE ROOM ONLY; SEE REF DESK FOR PASSWORD.
    Click on Globus & NTDB. Under Market and Country Research section, choose Country Background Notes. Click on the Background Notes for your country.

  • Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations   PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number G63 .W67 2004x (6 volumes). In-library use only.
    United Nations; Africa; Americas; Asia and Oceania; Europe; and World Leaders. Reflecting the ever-changing status of the world geopolitical situation, the 11th Edition includes entries for 193 countries.


 

Country Profiles

These include more detail and are usually official publications.


  • BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE: Country Reports     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     ABOUT BSC     BSC USER GUIDE
    Search for country name, then click on Country Reports from list of "Source Types" on left side of screen.
    **The results labeled Country Profile are actually one report split up into sections. If you are printing, be careful of duplicating pages. The same page may appear in more than one section.
    This report is a current Country Profile from The Economist Intelligence Unit.

  • STAT-USA: Country Commercial Guides     GPO ACCESS TRAINING MANUAL
    THIS DATABASE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE REFERENCE ROOM ONLY; SEE REF DESK FOR PASSWORD.
    Click on Globus & NTDB. Under Market and Country Research section, choose Country Commercial Guides (CCGs). Click on the first letter of your country name and scroll down to find links for your country.

  • MERGENT ONLINE: Country Profiles     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     MERGENT ONLINE USER GUIDE
    In lower right hand corner of screen, select a country from the dropdown list. This source provides statistical data and a country map. The Enhanced Country Profile dropdown menu is a short list of countries for which Mergent provides detailed publications.



 

Economic & Industry Research Within Countries

Industry profiles, market research reports, etc.


  • BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE: Industry Profiles     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     ABOUT BSC     BSC USER GUIDE
    Search for country name, then click on Industry Profiles from list of "Source Types" on left side of screen.

  • Encyclopedia of Global Industries   PRINT SOURCE
    Available in Reference Room at call number HD2324 .E53. In-library use only.
    Presents a look at business sectors of global significance. Includes 125 articles in 23 chapters and offers thorough studies of some of the biggest and most frequently researched industry segments. All essays are focused and highly readable, and provide a wealth of relevant, current, factual data previously available only through a variety of diverse sources. All essays include standard category topics, including: Industry Snapshot, Organization & Structure, Background & Development, Current Conditions, Research & Technology, Work Force, Industry Leaders, and Major Countries in the Industry.

  • LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC TUTORIALS

    • Country Briefings: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) > Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) > Select Country from dropdown menu > Select Country Briefings from Sources dropdown menu > Add Additional Terms if desired > Search > Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) > Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) > Click on article title for full text.
      Provides carefully researched aggregated Briefings on 32 countries that help you identify commercial opportunities and avoid financial pitfalls. The Briefing for each country is totally rewritten every 6 weeks and includes 9 sections covering the economy, stock market, politics, International relations, corporate news, mergers & acquisitions, results and comment & analysis.

    • Global Insight: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) > Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) > Select Country from dropdown menu > Select Global Insight from Sources dropdown menu > Add Additional Terms if desired > Search > Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) > Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) > Click on article title for full text.
      A leading global provider of business-critical information and is relied on by thousands of executives in hundreds of multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments throughout the world. Their political, economic and security risk analysis of 185 markets delivers up-to-the-minute intelligence on world events every working day.

    • The PRS Group International Country Risk Guide : Click on Business tab (on toolbar) > Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) > Select Country from dropdown menu > Select The PRS Group International Country Risk Guide from Sources dropdown menu > Add Additional Terms if desired > Search > Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) > Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) > Click on article title for full text.
      Provides in-depth analyses of every factor that could affect business, trade or investments in countries around the world. Each report covers politics, economic policy, extensive analysis of economic trends and an assessment of the country's financial condition. Provides a detailed country-by-country breakdown of the comparative risks of operating in, investing or lending to particular countries using a three-dimensional evaluation system that weighs the composite risk and identifies the disaggregated political, financial and economic risks by indicator. More than 130 countries receive in-depth coverage every year. In addition, countries are monitored for changing conditions throughout the year. Every month a risk analysis model provides a detailed, country-by-country breakdown of comparative risks based on political, financial and economic factors.

  • STAT-USA: Industry Sector Analysis Reports     GPO ACCESS TRAINING MANUAL
    THIS DATABASE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE REFERENCE ROOM ONLY; SEE REF DESK FOR PASSWORD.
    Click on Globus & NTDB. Under Market and Country Research section, choose Industry Sector Analysis Reports. Scroll down to your country name and click on plus (+) sign. Choose report.

  • STAT-USA: International Market Insight Reports      GPO ACCESS TRAINING MANUAL
    THIS DATABASE IS AVAILABLE FOR USE IN THE REFERENCE ROOM ONLY; SEE REF DESK FOR PASSWORD.
    Click on Globus & NTDB. Under Market and Country Research section, choose International Market Insight (IMI) Reports. Scroll down to your country name and click on plus (+) sign. Choose report.



 

Journal & News Articles Referencing Countries

To locate relevant articles, you may want to make your keyword searches more specific. For example: Mexico and Economic Conditions, Mexico and Economic Development, etc.


  • BUSINESS SOURCE COMPLETE     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     ABOUT BSC     BSC USER GUIDE
    Search by keyword, then click on Academic Journals, Magazines, or Newspapers under "Source Types" on left side of screen to narrow by format.

  • ECONLIT     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS      ABOUT ECONLIT
    Search by keyword, then click on Academic Journals, Magazines, or Newspapers under "Source Types" on left side of screen to narrow by format.

  • LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC       OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     LEXISNEXIS ACADEMIC TUTORIALS

    • BBC Worldwide Monitoring: International Reports: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) > Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) > Select Country from dropdown menu > Select BBC Monitoring: International Reports from Sources dropdown menu > Add Additional Terms if desired > Search > Retrieve Results (if over 3000) > Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) > Click on article title for full text.
      Emphasizes information from countries for which other news sources are not readily available.  It does not cover the United States, Canada or the U.K.

    • Business Monitor News: Click on Business tab (on toolbar) > Select Country Profiles (left side of screen) > Select Country from dropdown menu > Select Business Monitor News from Sources dropdown menu > Add Additional Terms if necessary > Search > Retrieve Results (if over 3000 results) > Choose Relevance from Sort dropdown menu (above listed results) > Click on article title for full text.
      BMI is a leading source of news, analysis, data, and forecasts on financial, economic, and political developments in emerging markets. BMI analyzes political and economic conditions in 175 emerging market countries in four global regions (Asia, emerging Europe, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa) and offers forecasts for their performance.

  • REFERENCE USA: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSES     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS
    Click on International Businesses: Search to access OneSource Global Business Browser > In News & Articles box, enter keyword(s) and click on magnifying glass > Click on article title to view full text.
    >>Online tutorials available after you enter One Source Global Business Browser under Support.

  • REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS     OFF CAMPUS ACCESS     ABOUT REGIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
    Search by keyword, then click on Academic Journals, Magazines, or Newspapers under "Source Types" on left side of screen to narrow by format.