InfoGuides: International Commerce and Policy (ICP): Begin Your Research

Begin Your Research

Welcome to the ICP InfoGuide.

Use this guide to discover resources in international trade, development, and international political economy.

Find News -- Enjoy access to major newspapers, or search databases of news articles
Find Country Info -- Get basic facts and stats about individual countries
Find Analysis -- Policy papers, reports, briefs (NOT peer reviewed) ***INCLUDES COUNTRY RISK ANALYSIS
Find Articles -- Key databases and journals for ICP research (peer reviewed articles)
Find Books -- Mason and Washington Research Library Consortium catalogs
Find Data -- Economic indicators and trade stats
Write & Cite -- Information on citation styles and Zotero
Get Help -- Chat with a librarian or set up an appointment with the Policy Librarian

ICP Toolkit

Resources every ICP student should know about.

FT.com This link opens in a new window
To receive email newsletters and other customized content, you must register for an individual account under the GMU umbrella account here.
Economist Online This link opens in a new window
The Libraries provide a direct subscription to this key magazine.
Factiva News Pages This link opens in a new window
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Your best option for WSJ access.
American City Business Journals This link opens in a new window
George Mason University students, faculty and staff have full access to all 46 of the Business Journal markets to include all Digital content across 18 different Industries, access to the Weekly Edition, Book of Lists, the Search Archives and much more! Note: Gain access now and Create Your Free Account: https://www.bizjournals.com/register/washington?r=%2Fwashington%2F, using their GMU credentials to gain access.
Economist Intelligence Unit Country Information This link opens in a new window
The best place for quick facts & stats
ABI/INFORM Collection This link opens in a new window
Search here for economy/trade-focused analysis, scholarly articles, think tank reports, etc.
Oxford Handbooks Online This link opens in a new window
Search here for authoritative, chapter-length backgrounders/lit reviews.
Policy File Index This link opens in a new window
Access domestic and foreign public policy research and analytical papers on governmental and legal topics, representing the work of think tanks, research groups, and academic institutes from 1990 to present.

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