LibGuides: BUS 280: Country Project (Corrigan-Loudoun): Websites

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Websites

Search Google for your topic keywords. Look for government, education, and/or organization webpages as well as news/magazine publications. Be cautious if using Wikipedia as the content cannot be verified. If researching controversial topics, be aware of biased publications.

Before using information found on a webpage, consider the following criteria to evaluate its credibility.

Who is the author?
What are his/her qualifications?
Why was the website created?
When was it last updated?
How reliable is the information?

For more information on selecting credible sources, see NOVA Libraries' guide on How to Evaluate Websites.

Suggested Websites

BBC News > Country Profiles
Full profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories
CIA > The World Factbook
The Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Export.gov
Export.gov helps U.S. companies plan, develop and execute international sales strategies necessary to succeed in today's global marketplace. Developed by international trade specialists and economists, here you will find trusted market intelligence, practical advice and business tools to help you understand how to export, connect with foreign buyers, and expand operations in new markets.
IMF Country Information
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an organization of 189 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.