Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Reports on countries of the world, broken up into small chunks. You may need to read several sections to gather all of the data you need. RESEARCH TIP:
After you click on the link, try modifying the search "country review" to include your country's name. Example: "Bahamas country review"
Longer (40-70+ pages) profiles of 100 countries, developed and developing only. These profiles are great for information about the political scene and the economy.
Employment & Labour Law covers common issues in employment and labour laws and regulations – including terms and conditions of employment, employee representation and industrial relations, discrimination, maternity and family leave rights and business sales – in 43 jurisdictions.
From Ernst & Young. "The chapters in this guide provide at-a-glance information, as well as details on the taxes on corporate income and gains, determination of trading income, other significant taxes, miscellaneous matters (including foreign-exchange controls, debt-to-equity rules, transfer pricing, controlled foreign companies and antiavoidance legislation) and treaty withholding tax rates."
From PricewaterhouseCoopers. Provides an "up-to-date summary of basic information about corporate and individual taxes in over 150 countries worldwide".
50,000+ ebooks in a wide range of subject areas. Print and copy limited portions of text from ebooks. If you set up a free personal account, you may also (1) download limited portions or entire books to your computer and/or mobile device and (2) bookmark, highlight, and take notes in the text of the book. Mobile apps for Android, iPhone, iPad, and iTouch are available for download. RESEARCH TIP: Enter a search for: BUSINESS ETIQUETTE
If you set up a free personal account, you may also (1) download limited portions or entire books to your computer and/or mobile device and (2) bookmark, highlight, and take notes in the text of the book. Mobile apps for Android and iOS are available.
Language-learning program for world languages, including English, and specialty courses such as medical Spanish and business Mandarin. Accessible online and via free mobile apps.
From the Canadian Foreign Service Institute of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. It has a Q & A format with questions about very specific situations a traveler may encounter.
Scholarly and trade articles in business, management, and trade. Also includes SSRN working papers, market reports, industry reports, business cases, local and regional business information, and the Wall Street Journal. Coverage: 1971-present.
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