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Business Source Complete
Excellent, easily searchable resource for industry information. Includes industry profiles and news, as well as market research reports covering a variety of industries.
Collections of market research reports covering 700+ US industries and 200+ Chinese industries, these reports provide an excellent overview of an industry's key players, the competetitive landscape and the industry outlook.
Access to full-text market research reports for industries as well as sales and production figures and estimates for industries in more than 200 countries.
ABI/Inform is an excellent resource for business focused academic research. Industry and company reports are also available through ABI/Inform, as well as a selection of trade publications.
For general financial information about an industry, this Dun & Bradstreet product is a quick means to gather this information. The data may be viewed on screen or downloaded. Search by SIC, industry keyword or NAICS.
Laura Carscaddon
Department head, Research & Engagement
Georgia State University Library
404-413-2804
Lcarscaddon1@gsu.edu