The Ultimate International Business & Economics Resource Page
International business is a blanket term for businesses whose operations or interests lie in more than one country. International economics deals with trade and finance. Both deal with established and emerging markets. Those markets tend to be fluid, changing minute by minute, taking a multitude of resources to keep on top of the globalization.
Government Agencies and Information
Agency for International Trade Information and Cooperation Intergovernmental agency concentrates on countries developing international trade and cooperation. Site include a trade portal and information how to work with other government agencies.
The International Trade Administration U.S. Commerce site portal to trade, investment, market access, compliance, international trade offices, events, statistics, and an export programs guide.
International Trade/Export Resources Government link portal: U.S. and international.
Bureau of Economic Analysis Access U.S. Chamber of Commerce databases for the U.S. National Accounts, International Accounts, regional and industry economic accounts. Also see the U.S. Economy at-a-glance.
Trade Compliance Country market research, barriers to trade, China Business Information Center.
Organizations and Associations
International Business Center Information on logistics, careers, events, insurance, finance, marketing, reports, culture and much more.
Academy of International Business For scholars and international business specialists. Publishes the scholarly Journal of International Business Studies.
World Trade Organization International organization focuses on trade news, meetings, and events globally. In English, French and Spanish.
International Trade Centre Multiple detailed databases aid countries to develop sustainable trade practices and support.
World Customs Organization International organization facilitating the standardization of customs procedures, documentation, and databases. Covers issues, and provides links to individual country customs information.
World Chambers Network Portal with over 14,000 registered businesses globally. Includes contact information for over 40 million business owners worldwide as well as the usual chamber information.
Institute for Trade and Commercial Diplomacy Provides a dictionary and glossary related to the language of international trade and diplomacy.
International Organizations Links Maintained by the Philadelphia University, this extensive, well-maintained database of links to courts of justice, monetary funds, finance, NATO, World Banks, customs, health and trade organizations is checked every 10 days or so for accuracy.
Statistics
International Statistics Institute Includes Multilingual Glossary of Statistical Terms and searchable directory of National Statistical Offices and Societies.
UNESCAP United Nations Statistical Newsletter
Business-Stat Online Hong Kong. Chinese market intelligence and statistical data.
Economic Performance Development Over 25,000 documents in the UK Economic and Social Research Council database regarding economic growth, international development, globalization, economic policy, stability and risk.
Tax Stats International business links to tax statistical data.
Standards, Codes, and Stats From the International Monetary Fund. World Economic Outlook and database, Financial Stability Report and Data Mapper.
Development Data and Statistics World Bank Data Visualizer, ranking tables, world development indicators, quarterly external debt statistics.
International Business and Economic Guides
Hoovers Company profiles, extensive, but not always free.
Development Organizations Directory and resource guide to development organizations. Civil, research, governmental and private sector organizations are included.
International Addresses and Salutations Address formatting as well as personal greeting formats for 26 countries.
Financial Statistics Manual Contents are .pdf files from the International Monetary Fund.
Economic Guideposts How economic policy affects how society works and uses their money.
Corruption Index For 146 countries. Includes an anti-corruption handbook and list of global priorities.
Periodicals and Reports
The Economist Online news magazine.
Journal of International Business Studies From the Academy of International Business. Most archived articles and editorials are free.
Tariff and Trade Agreement Text of the general agreement of tariffs and trade.
Euro Journals International Research Journal of Finance and Economics offers free access to archived articles in the area of international business. Home page links to all the Euro Journal free access publications. Extensive.
2009 Index of Economic Freedom Searchable country-by-country data on national economies and foreign investment codes, taxes, and other regulations.
Social Responsibility Corporate social responsibility, including international emerging markets.
News Sources
International Business Times Leading global business online news centering on finance, tech, energy, and debate.
World Newspaper Database Interactive, searchable newspaper site. Plug in the country and it will list the daily, weekly, and special interest papers for that country to read online.
Reuters Business and financial news, breaking U.S. and International News
The American Institute for Public Policy Economic, policy, and event news.
International Business Leaders Forum for sustainable development worldwide.
Financial and Stock Market Data
Bloomberg Online resource for up-to-the-minute business news and market data. Links for live TV and radio as well as cell phone updates and podcasts.
Financial Forecast Center Independent data resource forecasting interest rates, stocks, currency and economics.
Worldwide Stock Links Global major stock exchanges, including emerging markets.
Market Watch Real time stock quotes and news.
Lectures Understanding the financial crisis lectures from professors and experts.
Emerging Markets and Other Resources
International Law Full text law, free from Washington University's School of Law.
WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Arbitration and mediation of international business disputes between private parties.
International Business Resource Links Search organizations globally, regionally or by country. Maintained by Michigan State University. Includes links to economically developing trade countries.
The Cato Institute Offers free U.S. policy studies as well as international affairs. Libertarian.
Foreign Direct Investment Free, on-demand: offers economic analysis to 175 countries.
Microcredit The Global Development Research Center promoting microcredit and microfinance to emerging markets and poverty-stricken countries to enhance quality of life.
Glossaries
International Economics Glossary Substantive glossary from the University of Michigan.
International Trade Terms Glossary of trade and shipping terms.
International Business Glossary of terms from the Wall Street Journal.
Business operates in a framework of interoperability, logistics, sustainability, and social responsibility. Cultures and climate are growing more intimate and today's business people must learn to operate within those parameters to be effective internationally.