Country Resource Guide: Library Databases

Successor to Country Commerce (EIU)
Assess global dynamics with insights into a country’s political, policy and economic outlook, and proprietary ratings on the business environment. Successor to Country Commerce (EIU)

This is the online version of the Europa World Year Book, which covers "political and economic information in over 250 countries and territories, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe." Note the comparative statistics section, which allows the comparison of two or more nations in the areas of agriculture, industry, finance, trade, and education.

Look for the "Browse Map" button, in the mid-screen banner, to get a comprehensive list of countries. Overview essays and selected articles are available.

Mergent Online is primarily used to find financial information about publicly traded companies. However it also has two types of profiles for most countries.
1) The 'COUNTRY INSIGHTS' tab provides country risk reports, covering the economic, political, and business outlook of countries.
2) The 'COUNTRY PROFILE' drop down box on the lower left of the opening screen, provides a statistical overview of economics, industry and population.

BSC is known as a database of articles from business journals, however country reports are also available. Search for the country name, and the first few results will be country profiles.

Contains publications produced by the Organization for Cooperation and Economic Development. Journals include the OECD's Economic Surveys.. Also includes theme based reports, such as lessons learned from natural disasters, or causes and effects of migration.

The IMF eLibrary covers topics relating to globalization, development, and the repercussions of financial and health crises.

Under 'Browse By Subject,' select 'International.'

Select a country from the drop-down list, and then look for Country Statistics in the left menu. Or, on the opening screen, select Comparative Statistics in the left menu.

Statistics and data on countries from the International Monetary Fund. Includes International Financial Statistics (IFS), Balance of Payments Statistics (BOP), Direction of Trade Statistics (DOT), and Government Finance Statistics (GFS).

'Statistics' Tab > Indicators > Country Statistical Profiles.

"Free and open access to global development data."

Select the ECONOMIES Tab to find Country Reports on the economies, business dynamics, and sustainability of various countries.

1) The 'COUNTRY INSIGHTS' tab provides country risk reports.
2) The 'COUNTRY PROFILE' drop down box on the lower left of the opening screen, provides a statistical overview of economics, industry and population.