In addition to its public health consequences, the coronavirus pandemic is likely to lead to an increase in government debt around the world. The global economy is projected to shrink 3% this year – a downturn that would likely cause tax revenues to fall – even as governments in the United States, Europe and elsewhere spend trillions of dollars on emergency relief measures to try to contain the damage >>ClickHere>>>
Category: country market signposts
Country Overview, Business and Market profiling. Signposts to other sources of help.
World’s population is projected to nearly stop growing by the end of the century
For the first time in modern history, the world’s population is expected to virtually stop growing by the end of this century, due in large part to falling global fertility rate >>>ClickHere>>>
10 projections for the global population in 2050
A new Pew Research Center report examines global public opinion on the challenges posed by aging populations and analyzes projections for the populations in the U.S. and in 22 other countries. Here are 10 major findings regarding the demographic future of the world’s population in 2050. >>>ClickHere>>>
Government in markets
The aim of this guide is to provide a framework for analysing Government’s interaction with markets, and for policy makers who want to understand the different ways in which Government can affect markets. <ClickHere>>>>
List of countries, self declared states, associated states, Dependencies or other territories.
EU member countries
UN Member States
UN Non-member States
IMF List of Members
Dependencies and Areas of Special Sovereignty
Taiwan
Associated states
The Cook Islands
Federated States of Micronesia
Marshall Islands
Niue
Palau
Freedom House Country Report
Freedom in the World 2018 country reports
OECD Country statistical profiles
OECD Country statistical profiles includes data and metadata for OECD countries and selected non-member economies.
World Business Culture country profiles
World Business Culture brings together vital information on various aspects of doing business around the world. This site offers country profiles, Market Entry, and how to form a company in specific geographies.
BBC Country Profiles
BBC profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions
Country Infrastructure Statistics
Infrastructure helps determine the success of manufacturing and agricultural activities.
Some useful places to look for Infrastrucure data are
eurift.eu which is an independent internet based information portal, supported by TuTech Innovation GmbH (TuTech), providing comprehensive information on Intermodal Freight Transport.
Containers Data Hub-Aggregates data sets from a wide range of sources, the data hub provides a one-stop shop for gaining an insight into the sector.
The International Road Federation is a global not-for-profit organization, headquartered in Washington, DC since 1948 and supported by regional offices throughout the world.
The World Factbook provides data on Roadways that compares the total length of the road network and includes the length of the paved and unpaved portions.
Logistics Performance Index – The LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance.
Online Tool to Visualise Key Transport Indicators
Free Data sets on Country Level Infrastructure
Quality of roads -the quality (extensiveness and condition) of road infrastructure can be viewed here.
Ease and affordability of shipment -Ease of arranging competitively priced international shipments.
Availability and quality of air transport infrastructure.
Assess the railroad system in a country.
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index– Quantity of services provided by liner companies.
Quality of port infrastructure |
Availability and quality of transport infrastructure |