Business Research: International Companies
Books
Websites
CIA World Factbook
Country Profiles feature maps, statistical data for the economy, governmental structure, culture, communication and transportation.
www.cia.gov →World Factbook
Country Studies –
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
Click on the link for Member States, then select a country to find links to official government websites.
U.S. Department of State Background Notes -
These publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.
Statistics
- EIU.comThe Economist Intelligence Unit is the world's leading resource for economic and business research, forecasting and analysis.
- Fortune Global 500This issue ranks the top 500 global companies, lists the CEO's and provides financial data for each company.