InfoGuides: International Commerce and Policy (ICP): Find Analysis

Where to search for reports, working papers, etc.

Top places to find working papers, policy analyses, and other grey literature from research institutes, think tanks, and international organizations.

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.
Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) This link opens in a new window
Provides a wide range of scholarship in international affairs from 1991 onward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, conference proceedings, books, journals, and policy briefs. Also includes teaching materials such as case studies and course packs of background readings. Contains links to international affairs centers, institutes, and other resources; U.S., international, and foreign government sites; environmental studies web pages; and news media services. All sections updated monthly.

CRS Reports
The Congressional Research Service publishes concise, nonpartisan, timely analysis of issues before Congress. Use this search interface to find reports on your topic. (tip: use check boxes to limit search to CRS)

ABI/INFORM Collection This link opens in a new window
The ABI/INFORM Collection includes international coverage and provides researchers a complete picture of companies and business trends around the world.
International Monetary Fund eLibrary This link opens in a new window
Includes the IMF’s periodicals, books, working papers and studies, and data and statistical tools, providing information and perspective on macroeconomics, globalization, development, trade and aid, technical assistance, demographics, emerging markets, policy advice, poverty reduction, and more.
OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new window
OECD iLibrary will be retired at the end of 2024. All content will be migrated and freely accessible on their new site, OECD.org.
Full-text electronic portal for publications of the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD). Included are books, reports, periodicals, and statistical publications with downloading capabilities.
World Bank e-library This link opens in a new window
Includes all current and recent titles published by the World Bank including books, documents and working papers. Search the complete database or limit by geographic region, country, topic, publication type or date.
Economist Intelligence Unit ViewsWire This link opens in a new window
Timely analysis on key economic, political and business developments around the world. Each day, the EIU ViewsWire supplies 100-150 analytical articles on any of 195 countries.

Economist Intelligence Unit Country Information This link opens in a new window
Extensive country information from various Economist Intelligence Unit publications, covering most countries and including politics, economics, business, markets and data. Publications include Country Report, Country Profile, Country Monitor, and Business Newsletters.
International Country Risk Guide This link opens in a new window
Source of country risk analysis and ratings. ICRG monitors 140 countries and provides financial, political, and economic risk information and forecasts.