LibGuides: International Business: Brazil

Public Websites for Country Information

Country Commercial Guides - International Trade Administration
CIA World Factbook
Doing Business In...
Published by World Bank
BBC News Country Profiles
ull profiles provide an instant guide to history, politics and economic background of countries and territories, and background on key institutions. They also include audio and video clips from BBC archives.
Economist - Topics Index
Search the alphabet to find articles indexed on countries worldwide.
Forbes.com Best Countries for Business
Listing of top countries for businesses to locate.
Forbes.com Global 2000
Largest companies in the world according to Forbes.com. Can be filtered by country.
Fortune 500 Global
US Embassies Around the World
Official list of US embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world
Export.gov
Data collected by U.S. Commercial Service for promoting U.S. good abroad. Search for countries under Opportunities Tab; other resources include industry market reports, guides and statistics and events.
Federation of International Trade Associations
Focus on promoting import with country specific data on export trade and business environments
GlobalEdge
Michigan State University's site for Global information and links
Heritage Foundation: Index of Economic Freedom
International Monetary Fund - Country Reports
Economic and banking news and profiles
International Trade Centre
A partner for small business export success in developing countries.
Legatum Institute - Legatum Prosperity Index
The Legatum Institute is an independent, non-partisan pubic policy group based in London. Rankings by country and region and brief country profiles.
OECD
Country ocioeconomic and statistical data as well as special reports that vary by country.
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Country specific data and factsheets on trade, exports, trade agreements and information to develop and coordinate international trade.
Population Reference Bureau (International Data)
U.S. Census Bureau: International Data Base (IDB)
National Statistical Offices/Agencies listed by country
U.S. Chamber of Commerce AmCham Directory
U.S. State Department - Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
UNDP - Human Development Reports
Reports, Indices & Data by Country on Human Development (e.g. Health, Education, Income, Gender, Poverty, Sustainability and Inequality
World Bank Countries and Economies
Social and Economic statistics and special reports.
World Economic Forum - Country and Regional Reports
Search for country reports (Search box at the top of the page) The World Competitiveness, Risk Report and Information Technologies reports are among the popular publications that are also available on this site.

Books & E-Books

Search ACU OneSearch for "BRAZIL AND BUSINESS" or "BRAZIL AND CULTURE" to locate books and articles on these topics. Try other search terms as well.

Kiss, Bow, or Shake Hands, Sales and Marketing: the Essential Cultural Guide--From Presentations and Promotions to Communicating and Closing by Terri Morrison; Wayne A. Conaway
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9780071714044
Publication Date: 2011-11-15
Global Business Etiquette by Jeanette S. Martin
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2012
The World's Business Cultures by Barry Tomalin; Mike Nicks
Call Number: EBOOK
ISBN: 9781854188113
Publication Date: 2014-10-20
Import/Export Business: Step-By-Step Startup Guide by Entrepreneur Media
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2017
Aspirational Power: Brazil on the long road to global influence by David R. Mares
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2016
Reinventing State Capitalism: leviathan in business, Brazil and beyond by Aldo Musacchio
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2014
Brazilian Multinationals by Afonso Carlos Corrêa Fleury
Call Number: EBOOK
Publication Date: 2011

Local News Sources

Newspaper and Media websites

BBC Country Profiles
Weblinks to Brazilian News, Radio and TV
Correio Web
Influential daily news; in Portuguese
O Globo
Rio de Janeiro daily; in Portuguese
Jornal do Brasil
Rio de Janeiro daily; in Portuguese
Folha de Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo daily; in Portuguese
O Estadao de Sao Paulo
Sao Paolo daily; in Portuguese
Online Newspapers in Brazil
CiberCentro - Brazil
Links to newspapers and general information

Government Information & Statistics

BrasilGlobalNet
Information on trade and investment in Brazil, opportunities, products and services Links to publications: Legal Guide for the Foreign Investor, Brazil: a Brand of Excellence.
Brazil Institute of Geography & Statistics (IBGE)
Brazil National Treasury
In English
Ministry of Industry, Foreign Trade and Services
In English
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
In English
Brazilian Development Bank
In English , Portuguese, and Spanish
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Brazilian Development Bank
Central Bank of Brazil
In English
Embassy of Brazil - Washington D.C.
Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles

Country Risk Reports

BMI Research Country Risk Reports This link opens in a new window
Country reports presented from publisher Fitch Solutions, with topics including economic and political SWOT analysis, 10-year economic forecast to 2029, and political outlook.

AM Best Country Risk - Public Website
AM Best is a full-service credit rating organization serving the insurance industry. Select country to download reports.
Coface - Public Website
Coface is a trade receivables consulting firm and provides risk analysis by country.

Country Informaton - Public Websites

CIA World Factbook: Brazil
Economist: Brazil
Current news and blogs
Enterprise Surveys - Brazil
International Finance Corp. & World Bank Group link to Enterprise Surveys and Brazil Country Profile
Export.gov: Brazil Country Commercial Guide
Data collected by the U.S. Commercial Service providing trade counseling, market intelligence, trade promotion opportunities and trade advocacy
Federation of International Trade Associations: Brazil
Global Edge: Brazil
Resources compiled by Michigan State University
Index of Economic Freedom: Brazil
Issued annually by the Heritage Foundation
International Finance Corp. & The World Bank: Doing Business in Brazil
International Monetary Fund: Brazil
OECD: Brazil
Profile from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
U.S. State Department - U.S. Relations with Brazil
World Bank Country Profile: Brazil
World Bank Wordwide Governance Indicators

International Business: Brazil

Public Websites for Country Information

Books & E-Books

Local News Sources

Government Information & Statistics

Country Risk Reports

Country Informaton - Public Websites

Other Sources and Links - Brazil