Resources on Latin America
From Kresge Library
Compiled By Corey Seeman
Questions? kresge_library@umich.edu
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[edit] Kresge Library Databases
[edit] World Bank e-library
- Great source for information on development across the world
- At the top of the screen, change the first drop down to search for the "Latin American Collection" - you can search also to find additional titles
- Each of these books can be downloaded as a single PDF document
[edit] EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit)
- One of the best sources for exploring the political and economic conditions in a country or region
- Use this for great country and regional reports and forecasts
- You can also see historical reports that will allow you to track and record changes in the economic environment
[edit] ISI Emerging Markets
- Excellent source for news and industry reports on the developing countries of the world
- Their approach is to include South America with Latin America
- The easiest way to use this resource is to select a country from the first screen (by clicking on its name) and then search from within - this would be ideal to check for news articles on Wal-Mart in Mexico for example
[edit] Business Monitor International
- This is a great way to get regional and country reports on numerous sectors on the economy including:
Autos, Chemicals, Commercial Banking, Defence & Security, Food & Drink, Freight Transport, Information Technology, Infrastructure, Insurance, Mining, Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Telecommunications, and Tourism
[edit] International Strategic Analysis
- Source for country reports and they will help assessing macroeconomic conditions in various countries
[edit] Kresge Library News Databases
You should also be sure not to forget the basic news sources like Factiva, ABI/INFORM and Business Source Complete. They can be reached from this page: Electronic Journals Page
