International Business
Demographics
- CIA World Fact BookDetailed data on geography, people and society, government, economy, energy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues
The World Fact Book by Call Number: Doc. Dept. PREX 3.15Publication Date: 1994-2014For time series data from the World Fact Book, physical copies are available on the Library's 4th floor
- UN Demographic YearbookDisseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce on an annual basis
- OECD Regional Statistics and IndicatorsThe Metropolitan Database provides economic, environmental, social, labor market, and demographic information for urban areas with 500,000 or more inhabitants
- International Programs (US Census Bureau)Find demographic indicators, population pyramids, and source information for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more
- Human Development Reports (UN)Simple data visualizations of development in areas such as education, trade, and poverty
Culture and Customs
- Commisceo Country and Culture GuidesFree guides and quizzes from a global business culture consulting firm
- globalEDGE: Doing Business InFree, approximately 1 hour, training modules for major global business locations
- eHRAF World CulturesAn anthropology database; useful when working with regional cultural groups with a culture distinct from the larger city or country
Other Useful Sources
Travel Guides
Embassy Websites
Tourism Websites
How to Assess a "Culture Guide"
If the guide has a United States listing (or another country you are very familiar with) read this guide to assess the accuracy and level of generalization.
Does the guide include stereotypes or seem to ignore regional diversity?
Is the guide too vague to be useful?