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Nov 06 2015

Database of the Week: Political Risk Yearbook

Posted on November 6, 2015December 2, 2016 by Willow Fuchs

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: Political Risk Yearbookpolitical_Risk_YEarbook

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under P in the databases A-Z list.

Political Risk Yearbook includes all 100 of Political Risk Services‘ Country Reports. Published annually in January, every report in the Yearbook is updated each year to include the latest report for each country, as of December of the previous year. This set includes eight regional volumes, covering countries around the world.

Use it to find:

  • Country Reports for 100 different countries
  • Reports include:
    • Country Update
    • Country Forecast: Map, Highlights, Current Data, Comment & Analysis, Forecast Scenarios, Political Framework
    • Country Conditions: Climate for Investment & Trade, Background (Geography, Social Conditions, Government)

Tips for searching:

  • Search by Country (drop down menu)
  • Use the table of contents to navigate the report

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Want help using the Political Risk Yearbook? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Posted in Database of the weekTagged country analyses, country statistics, economic data, Economy, political risk
Oct 30 2015

Database of the Week: Country Watch

Posted on October 30, 2015May 3, 2017 by Willow Fuchs

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: Country Watch: Website to the World Country_Watch

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under A in the databases A-Z list.

CountryWatch is an information provider for corporations, government agencies, universities, schools, libraries and individuals needing up-to-date news and information on each of the recognized countries of the world.
CountryWatch provides critical country-specific intelligence and data to over 4000 clients including public and private sector organizations with overseas operations and global interests. In addition, CountryWatch provides country information to large media audiences in various venues as part of its media strategy.

Use it to find:

  • CountryReviews – Country specific demographic, political, economic, business, cultural and environmental information
  • CountryWire – daily news coverage for every country
  • CountryData
  • CountryMaps – thematic maps and political/physical maps
  • CultureWatch – tailored to young students exploring the countries of the world and global events.
  • Political Intelligence Briefings – featured countries
  • Forecasts – Macroeconomic Forecasts for every country

Tips for searching:

  • Choose your focus, see above, and then choose a country.CountryWatch2

Want help using Country Watch? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Posted in Database of the weekTagged country analyses, country statistics, database of the week, Economy, maps, political
Oct 24 2014

Database of the Week: World Bank eLibrary

Posted on October 24, 2014December 2, 2016 by Willow Fuchs

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: World Bank eLibrary   WorldBank

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under W in the databases A-Z list.

Use it to find:

  • Information on global issues including development policy, finance, health, education, climate change, aid effectiveness, and poverty
  • World Bank flagship and annual publications
  • Data publications
  • Regional and thematic series
  • Training manuals and handbooks
  • Working papers
  • Journal articles

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Tips for searching:

  • Use the quick search bar or do an Advanced Search
  • Filter using the right-hand options
  • Filter by: content type, topic, region, country, keyword, author, publication date, journal

Demos: Check out the following demo:

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Want help using World Bank eLibrary? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Posted in Database of the weekTagged country analyses, country statistics, database of the week, development, Economy, finance, health
Oct 17 2014

Database of the Week: Business Monitor Online

Posted on October 17, 2014December 2, 2016 by Willow Fuchs

Each week we will highlight one of the many databases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: Business Monitor  BusinessMonitor

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under B in the databases A-Z list.

Use it to find Country and Region specific:

  • Economic, Political Risk, &  Industry Trend Analyses
  • Industry News
  • Company Briefs
  • Industry Reports
  • Risk Ratings
  • Political Outlooks
  • SWOTs
  • Economic Outlooks & Forecasts
  • Business Environment Outlooks
  • Data & Forecasting Tools

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Tips for searching:

  • Select a “Geography” or “Service” at the top
  • Use the tabs: “Daily Views”, “Reports & Strategic Content” and “Data & forecasting” to navigate
  • Use the left hand bar to further refine your search

Demos: The following demos can be viewed on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJXBZJNtVyw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRfW65dkDuE

 

Want help using Business Monitor? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Posted in Database of the weekTagged country analyses, country statistics, database of the week, Economy, industry research, SWOTs
Apr 25 2014

Database of the Week: MarketLine Advantage

Posted on April 25, 2014December 2, 2016 by Willow Fuchs

Each week we will highlight one of the many MarketLinedatabases we have here at the Pomerantz Business Library.

The database: MarketLine Advantage (formerly known as DataMonitor)

Where to find it: You can find it here, and under M in the databases A-Z list.

Use it to find:

  • Industry analyses (by industry and geography)
  • Company reports (including SWOT analyses)
  • Company News
  • Country analysis reports
  • Country Statistics
  • Case Studies
  • Financial Deals

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Tips for searching:

  • Use the search bar and select “All research” or limit to “Case Studies”, “Companies”, “Company News”, “Countries”, “Financial Deals”, or “Industries”
  • You can also browse by – “Industries”, Geographies”, “Companies”, or “Databases”
  • Once you have done a first search, use the right sidebar to refine your search.

Demos: The following demo can be viewed on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPmab81RX7I

Want help using MarketLine Advantage? Contact Willow or Kim and set up an appointment.

Posted in Database of the weekTagged company info, country analyses, country statistics, database of the week, demographics, industry research, News

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