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globalEDGE Database of International Business Statistics

November 25, 2009 09:01

The following database is only available (It's free) for those who can register with a .edu or .gov address. In other words, it's not available to everyone. However, given the great resource that globalEDGE offers everyone, we think it's worth mentioning.

From the Web Site:

Collecting, compiling, and organizing international business data is difficult and costly. Many scholars and firms do not have the resources necessary to conduct rigorous international business research. Finding comparable time series data is also a labor intensive task. These complexities often mean that international business studies include a smaller sample of countries and firms, often without the desirable power and quality. This is unfortunate since it hurts the credibility of the field, provides limited answers, and hinders the field's development.

We hope that the globalEDGE Database of International Business Statistics (DIBS) will alleviate some of the data collection complexities associated with international business research. Importantly, the globalEDGE DIBS is FREE. Interested academics (i.e., students, faculty, and researchers affiliated with a higher education institution, government agency, or think tank) may download data free of charge. The only requirements are that you register on globalEDGE (which is also FREE) using an institutional (.edu or .gov) email address and provide a description of the study you are conducting using DIBS (each time you download data).

Access DIBS Access Page

If you've never visited globalEDGE, it's more than worth a look. We consider it a "go to" resource for international business info. globalEDGE is free and available to all.

Source: globalEDGE (Michigan St. University)


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