Guides: AMM 4570 Dynamics of the Global Apparel Complex: Country Research (PESTLE)

Recommended Databases for Country Research (PESTLE)

CountryWatch
Provides country profiles, news, statistics, and trends (political, economic, etc.).
ABI/INFORM Complete
Business news and analysis. Peer-reviewed research. Industry reports by country. Part of Proquest Databases. Read more about this resource or visit the help page.
Business Source Premier
Business news and analysis. Peer-reviewed research. Case studies and SWOT analyses. Country reports. Includes Harvard Business Review. Read more about this resource or watch a how-to video.

CIA World Factbook
Free website provided by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency with information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and other issues for over 250 countries.
Coface Group: Country Risk
Risks associated with doing business in a country.
Country Commercial Guides (Export.gov)
Market conditions, opportunities, regulations, and business customs for over 125 countries prepared by trade and industry experts at U.S. embassies worldwide.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) eLibrary data by country
GDP, CPI, exchange rates, and unemployment rates.
International Trade Administration - Research by Country
The web pages and tools contain information arranged by country, so you can quickly find the information you need based on the country or market where you intend to export.
NationMaster
This website brings facts to the world of geopolitics, economics, geography, defence and culture. It compares countries side by side and calculating everything per capita.
U.S. Department of State: A-Z Countries
Choose a country and click on its bilateral relations fact sheet for more info.
UNCTAD Country Profiles
Key economic statistics by country, from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
World Bank: Indicators
Over 300 indicators covering 200+ countries from 1960 to current day.