WMU Research Guides: Business: International

International Research Tutorials

CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Our Reference tab includes: maps of the major world regions, as well as Flags of the World, a Physical Map of the World, a Political Map of the World, a World Oceans map, and a Standard Time Zones of the World map.
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Data
370 economic variables over a 50 year period, actual and forecasted. Reports include comprehensive information such as GDP, import/export statistics, industry data, monetary indicators, liquidity metrics, and more.
Update frequency – Monthly
Coverage ‐ G20 Countries, 1980‐2030
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Country Finance & Forecast Reports
Country‐focused financial conditions, techniques & regulations /Country‐focused 5‐year economic & business forecasts
Update frequency – Annual with quarterly updates /Monthly, Number available ‐ 20/40
Coverage – 40 countries (G20 plus top GDP countries, 90+ subjects

Euromonitor Passport This link opens in a new window
This online market research tool monitors industry trends and gives strategic and market analysis for products globally. GMID Passport provides in depth industry reports, company profiles, market data and forecasts, trends, statistical analysis, and merger & acquisitions, for fast-moving consumer goods in both the domestic and international marketplaces.

Fitch Solutions Risk Reports
Provides detailed analysis of political and economic risk in over 200 countries, including SWOT reports and 10-year forecasts.
Global Edge
A directory of resources which allows you to find information ranging from culture and economic information to Trade Tutorials, Trade Law or even Statistical Data Sources.
Gov.UK Company House Overseas Registries
Just as the SEC collects reports on American public companies many countries worldwide have similar registries. Gov.UK Company House Overseas Registries provides regularly updated links to registries by country.

MarketLine This link opens in a new window
This database compiles business information using primary and secondary research to create 10,000 company, 2,000 industry, and 50 country profiles. MarketLine includes daily updates of relevant news, comments and analysis, company history, and a SWOT analysis (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) within company profiles.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Search for user-friendly statistical tables and infographics on more than 80,000 topics drawn from over 22,500 sources, covering market and consumer data and many more areas of interest. Sources of information include market researchers, trade publications, scientific journals, and government databases.