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EPIC Resources

CIA World Factbook
This site provides information about population, GDP, and more.
World Trade Organization
On this page, find your desired country in the list, then open the PDF file under "trade profile" on the left side of the page.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Foreign Direct Investment Attraction/Potential Index
Mid-page, you have the option to choose "Country Fact Sheets" which will show the raw numbers and percentage of FDI.
Doing Business (World Bank)
Under "Explore Data Details" mid-page, you can find a country and view how they rank compared to other countries on different dimensions related to the ease of doing business in that country.
International Property Rights Index
Use the map to click on a country and see its report.
Google News
Search for information about current events in a country. You can add keywords, or use the - symbol (hyphen/minus symbol) to remove them :)
World Bank Data
This link will let you add countries using the search bar at top so that you can compare countries' GDP growth. The site itself does offer other data you can compare, but you'll have to change the selected variable.
Observatory of Economic Data
The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) is an online data visualization and distribution platform focused on the geography and dynamics of economic activities.

EPIC

The table below lays out the variables associated with each dimension, and which data sources might help you evaluate a country. These are all websites, and you can use Google to find some of the information (like exchange rates) as well. The library can help if you're stuck.

Dimension

Variable

Data Sources

Economy

GDP & GDP Growth Rate

Population Size

Foreign Direct Investment

Exchange Rate Stability & Consumer Price Index

Balance of Trade

CIA World Factbook & World Trade Organization

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development Foreign Direct Investment Attraction/Potential Index

World Trade Organization

Politics

Ease of Doing Business

Legal & Regulatory Framework

Risk of Political Stability

Intellectual Property Rights

World Bank Ease of Doing Business Index & World Development Index

Economist Political Instability Index

International Property Rights Index

Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure

Utility Infrastructure (Electricity)

Telecommunications & Connectivity

World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index

CIA World Factbook

Competence

Labor Relations

Education Level

Logistics Competence

Customs and Security

World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Index

World Bank Logistics Performance Index

Additional links

Expatistan
This online calculator allows you to easily compare the cost of living in different places.
X-Rates
This site allows users to view current exchange rates between currencies, as well as view historic exchange rates and trends.
World Trade Organization Regional Trade Agreements
View and search for regional trade agreements
WEF Global Competitiveness Report 2019
Export.gov
Export.gov was created to provide better customer service for businesses interacting with the Federal Government. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration manages Export.gov as a collaborative effort with the 19 Federal Agencies that offer export assistance programs and services.
World Values Survey
Research on cultural values in different countries and their effect on social and political life.

Database

Ibisworld
Provides fully researched, dependable and up-to-date industry and procurement intelligence. IBISWorld employs dedicated expert analysts who research economic, demographic and company data to provide insights on industries and markets so you can make better business decisions, faster.