International Business: Web Resources

Provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 190 economies and selected cities at the sub-national level. Developed and provided by The World Bank and International Finance Corporation.

Current information on national economies from the World Economic Forum. “... detailed country profiles highlighting the competitive strengths and weaknesses of each economy as well as an extensive section of data tables containing country rankings.” Also reports on Global Risks and Global Gender Gap.

Assessment of global financial markets, including emerging market financing. Focuses on current conditions and highlights financial imbalances and other issues that could jeopardize financial market stability and sustained market access by emerging market borrowers.

Information for foreign direct investment from the leading information provider on global issues.

Information and research on emerging economies. Select “scoreboard” for indicator values of performance related activities.

Comprehensive site foreign exchange and currency trading.

Independent online business information service about the European Union: policy, legislation, economic data, and opportunities.

Learn which countries have the market for your product by searching these reports.

Related to trade and export to foreign countries. Find tariff and import fee updates. Also U.S. International Trade Administration Information Center.

Tariff Information Center provides research tools and access to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States.

Trade barriers by country. Select “Reports & Publications” from the menu.

Part of the Department of Commerce, the ITA provides information about market access to Russia, Africa, Japan, and the Central and Eastern Europe Business Information Center.

Reviews of world policies by WTO members.

"FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need."

Provides information on trade and investment statistics between US and another country.

On August 5, 2014 President Obama signed an Executive Order (E.O.) to promote broad-based economic growth in the United States and in Africa by encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa.

Comprehensive list of embassies in Washington, D.C. Includes a business directory for nationals and visitors.

The IADB is the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean.

From its homepage ILO is "devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that labour peace is essential to prosperity"

"An organization of many countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world."

An international organization of many countries developed to discuss, develop, and refine economic and social policies.

"An international organization committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights."

This branch of the United Nations provides reports titled Investment Country Portfolios.

The World Bank Group consists of five organizations whose purpose is to reduce poverty and support development throughout the world:
The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
The International Development Association (IDA)
The International Finance Corporation (IFA)
The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)

This center is the leading think tank and forum for debate on EU affairs.

Countries in Europe dedicated to supporting a peaceful, united and prosperous Europe.

Web portal for information on global business activities. Metasite by International Business and Technology Information (Michigan State).