The Economic Situation

• Political Risk Yearbook
  Background info on the political and economic climate in many countries. Reports are specifically designed for companies thinking of investing in other countries.
• Market Research - from Export.gov, "U.S. government export portal"
  A wide variety of reports and data on other countries.
• Market Research Library from the U.S. Commericial Service
  Comprehensive market research includes overviews on doing business in more than 120 countries and profiles of 110 industry sectors. You can also get updates on new regulations, currency fluctuations, business trends, and government-financed projects. Much of this research is available at no charge.