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A-Z Lists of Online Resources for Business Topics

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IMF Data This link opens in a new window
Data and analysis of international trade, monetary and fiscal issues, and other global economic matters from the International Monetary Fund.
IMF Data contains international financial statistics (IFS), balance of payments statistics (BOPS), direction of trade statistics (DOTS), government finance statistics (GFS) covering more than 200 countries and areas. Data can be exported in Excel, CSV, Tab delimited, and HTML formats.

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International Trade Administration - US Dept of Commerce
The International Trade Administration assists in the development of U.S. trade policy in the global economy.
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Its purpose is to create jobs and economic growth by promoting U.S. companies; strengthening American competitiveness across all industries; addressing market access and compliance issues; administering U.S. trade laws; and undertaking a range of trade promotion and trade advocacy efforts.
International Trade Centre: Foreign direct investment data
Foreign Direct Investment Statistics 2001-2013 by country or industry.
NAICS - North American Industrial Classification System
Industry & Analysis (U.S. International Trade Administration)
Trade analysis to create and implement innovative trade and investment strategies for U.S. businesses.
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-Evaluates the potential effects of U.S government regulations and domestic policies on industries.

-Maximizes U.S. gains in trade negotiations and support the enforcement of U.S. trade laws.

-Provides trade and industry data to underpin the development of national economic policies
Pure Michigan Business Connect
Marketplace for businesses that features thousands of buyers and Michigan suppliers. Matches your business expertise and puts you in front of customers the moment they have a need with exclusive matchmaking technology.
Thomas Register
Directory of goods cross-searchable by either product or vendor.