GSU Library Research Guides: ECON 2100: Industry Research: Getting Started

Research Tip

Welcome! The following research guide is to support the research assignment in ECON 2100 at GSU Perimeter Alpharetta campus. On this guide you can find general web resources and library databases to help you get the information you need on international countries and their economic outlook.

Research Tip:

The amount of information that's available on any given industry will vary depending on the age and size of the industry, among other factors.

If you can't find information on your industry consider the following strategies:

Try looking for a broader industry category. Software publishing instead of smartphone apps, for example.
Look for information on related, or similar industries.
Find out who the main companies are in your industry and base your analysis on that information.
Combine information from multiple industries. This can be particularly helpful for younger, emerging industries such as e-book publishing.

Economic Outlook of International Countries

C.I.A World Factbook
Browse to your country, and view the Economy section.
International Monetary Fund Country Information
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 190 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth. Each country page offers some key facts on the economic outlook of the country.
OECD Data on Countries & Economic Outlook
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development is an intergovernmental organisation with 38 member countries, founded in 1961 to stimulate economic progress and world trade.

Key Business Databases

Look for articles on your industry in some of our key business article databases. The following page offers some advanced search tips and tricks to get you exactly what you need.

EconLit This link opens in a new window
Provides articles on economic fields such as country studies, economic forecasting, government regulations. Try an advanced search on the industry name and country.
ABI/INFORM Collection This link opens in a new window
This database includes international coverage and provides researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world from 1923 to the present.
Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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This database provides full text for scholarly business journals and other sources, covering all areas related to business. Direct Opt Out Link.