BUSI 1340 Free Enterprise in a Global Economy

Web sites for current awareness

The Economist, Business Week, New York Times, London Times, Newsweek, Time, CNN, CNET, Scientific American, Techweb, NPR.

National Association for Business Economics (NABE)

NABE® is an association of professionals who have an interest in business economics and who want to use the latest economic data and trends to enhance their ability to make sound business decisions. Economic links include Macro Data and Links; Economic Blogs; International Data and Links sponsored by the International Roundtable; Economic Research ...

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Provides useful, timely information about the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, the Federal Reserve System, and the regional, national and global economies

Current issues are on Reserve; older issues are located in the General Reference shelves. This source provides basic data on over 38 of the largest industries. The information includes financial comparisons of the leading companies in each industry. For each industry, the source provides a "Basic Analysis" (around 50 pages) and a short "Current Analysis" ...

Plunkett Research Online

Provides in depth industry information on 29 industries ranging from Advertising to Wi-Fi. Analyzes trends, technologies, and statistics supplemented with market data and glossary.

StatUSA / Internet (National Trade Data Bank)

StatUSA is a full-text database of domestic and international economic and trade information. State of the Nation includes domestic information such as economic indicators, employment statistics, industry statistics, fiscal & monetary policy, price & productivity statistics, and Survey of Current Business. StatUSA also provides an extensive collection of ...

Brookings Institute: Economy

The Brookings Institution is a private nonprofit organization devoted to independent research and innovative policy solutions. For more than 90 years, Brookings has analyzed current and emerging issues and produced new ideas that matter—for the nation and the world.

Manpower, Inc.

Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work. The Manpower Employment Outlook Survey is issued quarterly and is frequently quoted by the news media. Press releases summarize the results of the survey, which covers all regions of ...

North Central Texas Council of Governments

Provides extensive demographic information including population, housing, land use, cost of living, economic development, wage and income data, major employers, transportation issues, unemployment rate.

ABI Inform

ABI/INFORM GLOBAL via Proquest offers full text cover-to-cover journal coverage for journals in the business and management areas. Search by publication, keyword, topic or use a guided search with boolean operators to find articles of interest. Formats include full text, text + graphics, and page image. Coverage is 1971 to present. NOTE: If you are unable ...

Business Source Complete

Business Source Complete via Ebscohost provides full text and abstracts of articles in journals, magazines, newspapers and periodicals covering a wide range of topics in business and industry. For best remote access, use Internet Explorer or FireFox.

Predicast's PROMT

PROMT -- Predicast Overview of Markets and Technology. Use this database to research companies, the products and technologies they produce, and the markets in which they compete. Includes summaries and full text from nearly 1,000 business and trade journals, industry newsletters, newspapers, market research studies, news releases, and investment and ...

Business & Company Resource Center

Business & Company Resource Center (Business and Company Resource Center) provides company and industry information for over 300,000 companies. Includes company profiles, industry rankings, marketing information, products, brands, investment ratings, financial ratios, financial statements, market size, industries by SIC, directory information, and more. ...

Hoover's Online

Hoover's Online provides proprietary information on about 18,500 companies, 180,000 officers, and 600 industries in an easy-to-read format. The database also furnishes access to additional information on nearly 13 million companies from leading providers such as Dun & Bradstreet. Hoover's Online provides advanced tools to create targeted contact lists, ...

Survey of Current Business

Survey of Current Business includes full text articles and statistical data about current business at regional, national, and international levels. Includes the full-text of all Survey of Current Business issues since 1994.

The Economist (full text)

A business news publication edited for senior management and policy makers in finance, industry, and governments in the United States and throughout the world. The publication offers reporting, commentary, and analysis on world politics, finance, and business trends. The journal also covers science and technology, literature and the arts. It also reports ... Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Business Week (full text)

Provides comprehensive coverage of news and developments affecting the business world. Includes information on computers, finance, labor, industry, marketing, science and technology. Contains concise reporting tuned to upper management's needs. Helps to target trends, and provides insight into which strategies are working and which are not. Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Wall Street Journal (full text)

Provides detailed news and commentary on political, economic, and social issues worldwide affecting the world of business. Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Fortune (full text)

The journal publishes articles and commentary on business and financial issues and trends; it covers most areas of investing and personal finance. It covers big business and what makes it work. It includes personal finance and personalities, corporate and entrepreneurial strategies, industry trends, and economic forecasting. Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Forbes (full text)

Covers US and international business issues for executives, managers, and investors in US corporations. Reports on approximately 15 companies each issue from the manager's viewpoint. Interviews business leaders for answers to business problems. Wall Street analysts interpret the stock market and make recommendations. Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Inc (full text)

Provides information and ideas that can be used in running a small business. Each issue contains articles on financing, the law, marketing, taxes, and managing people. Plus, advice from consultants, facts on computers, and interviews with successful small company executives. Current issues are available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources. Older issues are on the lower level of Willis Library.

Entrepreneur (full text)

For small businesses, offering inspiration and information to Americans who already are or want to become business owners. Available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources. Older issues are located on the lower level of Willis Library.

Barron's (full text)

Analyzes the impact of capital markets on the future of business and government. Discusses industrial developments and investment opportunities affecting the businessperson, money manager, investor, advocate, and consumer. Current issues are on Reserve at Current Periodicals/Reserves, Willis Library, 1st floor, RESERVE DESK. Also available ONLINE through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources.

Business 2.0 (full text)

Provides a source of insight and perspective on the ideas, people, and new rules driving today's business economy. Electronic journal available through the UNT Libraries' Electronic Resources

Fast Company (full text)

Business magazine of ideas and tools, profiles and evaluations on the ways business works. Advises readers on how to compete in the global business environment. Presents path-breaking businesses and examines what makes them tick, who they are, how they work, what they know, and what they can teach. An online journal available through the UNT Libaries' Electronic Resources

Market Share Reporter

Reproduces in tabular and graphic form market share reports from business journals and newspapers, and brokerage house reports. Over 4,00 companies and 2,300 products and services are covered. The book is divided into chapters based on 2-digit SIC code numbers. Within each chapter, entries are listed according to 4-digit SIC numbers. Entries are indexed by ... Located at the General Reference desk, 1st floor, Willis Library. Also located at the UNT Dallas Library.

Baldrige National Quality Program

The Baldrige performance excellence criteria are a framework that any organization can use to improve overall performance. Seven categories make up the award criteria: leadership; strategic planning; customer and market focus; measurement, analysis,and knowledge management; workforce focus; process management.

Pew Internet & American Life Project

The Pew Internet & American Life Project produces reports that explore the impact of the internet on families, communities, work and home, daily life, education, health care, and civic and political life. The Project aims to be an authoritative source on the evolution of the internet through collection of data and analysis of real-world developments as they ...

Company & Industry Research: Tutorial by Ellen Truax

This tutorial by Ellen Truax covers industry research, how to use the NAICS code search, company research, and company name search.