BUSA 3351 International Business: Home
EPIC Resources
- CIA World FactbookThis site provides information about population, GDP, and more.
- World Trade OrganizationOn 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 IndexMid-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 IndexUse the map to click on a country and see its report.
- Google NewsSearch for information about current events in a country. You can add keywords, or use the - symbol (hyphen/minus symbol) to remove them :)
- World Bank DataThis 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 DataThe 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
- ExpatistanThis online calculator allows you to easily compare the cost of living in different places.
- X-RatesThis site allows users to view current exchange rates between currencies, as well as view historic exchange rates and trends.
- World Trade Organization Regional Trade AgreementsView and search for regional trade agreements
- Export.govExport.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 SurveyResearch on cultural values in different countries and their effect on social and political life.
Database
- IbisworldProvides 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.