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- Start Your Research This link opens in a new windowSearch multiple databases and different types of content together. Databases searched include the library's catalog, Texas State Digital Collections repository, and many but not all Texas State licensed databases.
- Political Handbook of the World This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive country and intergovernmental organization profiles. Browse by regime type, party system, electoral system, system of government or region. 2008-2011, 2014-present.
- CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
Concise and up-to-date country reports on more than 200 countries, each U.S. state, and all Canadian provinces and territories. Delivers an insider's perspective on daily life and culture, customs, and lifestyles.
- Gale Business: Insights This link opens in a new window
International business intelligence, business case studies and in-depth statistical data, with tools to compare global economies, countries, and industries. Current.
- Trade and Globalization Studies Online This link opens in a new window
Covers the evolution of trade and its relationship with communism and capitalism, as well as the rise of ethical and fair-trade practices. Sixteenth century to present.
- Country Profiles from BBC NewsFull profiles provide an instant guide to the history, politics, and economic background of countries and territories and background on key institutions.
- Country Commercial GuidesMarket conditions, opportunities, regulations for more than 70 major markets prepared by ITA trade professionals at U.S. embassies worldwide.
- Economist Intelligence UnitCountry, industry and risk analysis
- International Monetary FundMajor financial agency of the United Nations, and an international financial institution funded by 190 member countries, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It is regarded as the global lender of last resort to national governments, and a leading supporter of exchange-rate stability. Its stated mission is "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