International Business Information

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International Business Information Second Edition

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Ruth A. Pagell, Michael Halperin

Book Code: OXIBI2

ISBN: 1-57356-050-2

ISBN-13: 978-1-57356-050-4

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464 pages

Oryx Press

Publication: 12/10/1997

List Price: $125.00

Availability: Out of stock

Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 8 1/2 X 11

Subjects:

Business » International Business

Series Title: How to Find It, How to Use It

Reviews:

The book is not only highly readable, it is captivating....gives beginners what they need as grounding, and it gives experienced professionals the awareness of, detail about, and comparisons among resources available.
—Journal of Business & Finance Librarianship
International Business Information is a highly recommended purchase for any library, academic, public, or special, that provides international business information. It will serve as both a ready reference source and a teaching tool.
—Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
Librarians will find this resource useful for collection development and research assistance. It is an excellent resource for academic, corporate, and public libraries.
—ARBA

Description: This newly updated and expanded edition of an Oryx bestseller, by award-winning authors Ruth A. Pagell and Michael Halperin, is the only reference work available that guides business researchers and librarians to the most valuable sources for information on international business and shows how to interpret and use the data provided. The authors also describe business practices in various regions and countries, the basics of international trade and finance, international business organizations, and relevant political departments and agencies. An extensive number of exhibits and tables are featured, and the book's appendixes include glossaries, checklists for evaluating sources, and sample disclosure documents.

Table of Contents:

List of Exhibitsv
List of Tablesix
Prefacexiii
Acknowledgmentsxvii
PART I.
Introduction
CHAPTER 1. General Sources for International Business Research3PART II.
Company Information
CHAPTER 2. Accounting Standards and Practices19
APPENDIX A. Sample U.K. and French Balance Sheets44
APPENDIX B. Synthesis of Accounting Standards in 48 Countries47
APPENDIX C. Disclosure Requirements of Major Stock Exchanges49
CHAPTER 3. Company Information: Issues50
APPENDIX D. Selecting a Company Directory-A Checklist72
APPENDIX E. Company Definitions-A Glossary74
APPENDIX F. Size of Enterprises75
CHAPTER 4. Directory Sources77
APPENDIX G. Company WWW Sources-A Checklist103
CHAPTER 5. Financial Sources104
CHAPTER 6. Electronic Sources126
APPENDIX H. Selecting an International Database-A Checklist151
CHAPTER 7. Corporate Affiliations and Corporate Change154
CHAPTER 8. Special Topics: International Credit Information and Rankings173PART III.
Marketing
CHAPTER 9. Intern
CHAPTER 14. Industry Information341
APPENDIX J. International Coding Systems362PART V.
International Transactions
CHAPTER 15. International Trade and Payments367
CHAPTER 16. International Financial Markets389
Index411


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