LibGuides: BUS4100 International Business: Resources

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The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
OECD is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. Their goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
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"We draw on almost 60 years of experience and insights to better prepare the world of tomorrow.
Together with governments, policy makers and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges. From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting."
The World Bank

World Factbook This link opens in a new window
The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
eHRAF World Cultures This link opens in a new window
Research database for cultural & social life.
The Human Relations Area Files is an online cross-cultural database that contains information on all aspects of cultural and social life. It provides relevant information for academic disciplines in the social sciences, humanities, medicine, and any other area with an interest in cultural diversity.

eHRAF World Cultures - Guide
Searching this database can be productive, but a little bit complicated. Typing keywords into the search box does not yield good results. See this guide for information on how to run a productive search in eHRAF. See a librarian if you need assistance or if you want to learn more.

Countries and Economies This link opens in a new window
The World Bank produces reports on economies and counties that focus on industries and development of the nation itself. Regions are also covered.
UN Data This link opens in a new window
UNdata is a web-based data service for the global user community. It brings international statistical databases within easy reach of users through a single-entry point. Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. The numerous databases or tables collectively known as "datamarts" contain over 60 million data points and cover a wide range of statistical themes including agriculture, crime, communication, development assistance, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, health, labour market, manufacturing, national accounts, population and migration, science and technology, tourism, transport and trade.

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