ADM3318 International Business (Winter 2025) - International Business - Guides de recherche

Telfer International Business Live Case Challenge

Welcome to Library Resources for the Telfer International Business Live Case Challenge!

On this page you will find a video with a refresher on how to access Library resources as well as specific instructions on how to use selected databases for your international market analysis during the case challenge.

Once the case challenge goes live, you will also see links to the top recommended Library databases, governmental and non-governmental websites, as well as direct links to relevant research reports.

Note: If you are on campus, please use the secure wi-fi network "eduroam" (NOT uopublic) to access Library resources.

Good luck!

Allison Smith, Research Librarian (Management)

Note to ADM3318/ADM3718 teams:

Please remember that the company also has access to these sources of information. Your value-added as international business consultants is to use this information in your analyses to make recommendations to company executives.
This wide array of library resources is provided as helpful input to your work. There is no requirement to use all of these resources.
In the context of a rapidly shifting global political climate, it is important to note the currency of all information sources consulted and their limitations (i.e. how up-to-date is this information? what may have changed since it was published? what information may be missing?).

Video Introduction to Library Resources

* You must be connected to Office 365 with your uoAccess ID and password to watch this video.

Background Information & Statistics

CIA World Factbook
Country overviews published by the CIA, including background, geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for countries from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. Note: Use additional caution when consulting U.S. government sources as information may have been modified to reflect recent policy changes.
What it’s best for: general background info, Political, Environmental, Technological
GlobalEdge
Resource developed by the International Business Center at Michigan State University. The "Country Insights" section provides information on the business climate, including history, government, economy, statistics, trade, culture, risks, and indices (e.g. Corruption Perceptions Index) for 201 countries.
What it’s best for: comparing countries (rankings, risk ratings, indices).
How to use: Select a country and browse the categories on the left-hand menu.
Global Edge aggregates content from across the web, so make sure to verify the original source indicated for any rankings/ratings you will rely on.

World Bank Data Dashboards

Find summary statistics on social, economic and demographic indicators by country.

TIP: Add multiple countries in the top search bar to see data presented in side-by-side comparison.

Business Environment

Economist Intelligence Unit Viewpoint »
EIU Viewpoint combines expert political insights, policy analysis, and economic assessments with cutting edge forecasts and extensive data. Generate your own custom data tables to compare countries across indicators.
What it’s best for: Data, Political, Economic, Legal/Regulatory
How to use:
1. Find data: Use the "Data" tab to create custom data tables comparing selected indicators for two or more countries.
2. Browse analysis: Select "Geography" from the top menu and then enter your country in the "Search for a geography" bar.
  - From your country's landing page, browse the "One-click Report" on the “Essentials" tab as well as the summaries under the Political, Economy, Policy, and Business Environment tabs.
  - Find the "Regulatory Environment" report on the "Reports" tab for information on national investment/industry incentives, trade policy (including tariffs and import taxes), intellectual property, and labour laws.
Note: Not all reports or section may be available for all economies.
South Korea
United States
Vietnam
Passport GMID »
Passport GMID (Global Market Information Database) is Euromonitor International's global market analysis software platform. It contains analyst reports on industries, consumers, and market trends, as well as historic and forecast data series, allowing for comparison of data across countries.
What it’s best for: Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Data & Statistics
How to use: Search for the country by name in the main search bar, then browse results under the "STATISTICS" and “ANALYSIS” tab. Alternatively, search individually for the following report types in the main search bar:
- PEST Analysis: [country name]
- Business Dynamics: [country name]
- Economy, Finance and Trade: [country name]

Intellectual Property

Protecting your IP in the United States (Canadian Intellectual Property Office)
U.S. Country Commercial Guides - Intellectual Property - South Korea (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Use extra caution when consulting U.S. government sources as information may have been modified to reflect recent policy changes.
U.S. Country Commercial Guides - Intellectual Property - Vietnam (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Use extra caution when consulting U.S. government sources as information may have been modified to reflect recent policy changes.

International Business