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Global Business research tools and data sources

GINI index (World Bank estimate)

Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.

Global Consumption Database

The Global Consumption Database is a one-stop source of data on household consumption patterns in developing countries. It is designed to serve a wide range of users—from researchers seeking data for analytical studies to businesses seeking a better understanding of the markets into which they are expanding or those they are already serving.

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 |

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