Those interested in commerce and the
economy need no introduction to the influence of
globalization. The elimination of many trade barriers and the
advent of advanced information technology have precipitated a
rapid and irreversible transformation of the economy. MSU Global Access
realizes that access to information about commerce
and economic issues from around the globe is not simply a
matter of convenience - it is absolutely essential.
Favorite Links
Directories
Organization
for Economic Cooperation and Development - The OECD
brings together 29 Member countries in a unique forum in
which to discuss, develop and perfect economic and social
policy. Members compare experiences, seek answers to common
problems and work to co-ordinate domestic and international
policies that increasingly in today\x92s globalised world must
form a web of even practice across
nations. Site is in English and French.
Group
of Eight - The G8 is an informal club of the
world's leading economic powers that meets on a regular
basis. Heads agree a communique issued at the conclusion of
Summits which commits each country to coordinate individual
action towards common goals. G7/8 agreement can often act as
a catalyst for action in other international fora.
NAFTA Secretariat
- All the information you need about the North American Free
Trade Agreement.
globalEDGE -
A list of links to international business-related resources
on the web, maintained by Michigan State University's Center for
International Business Education and Research (CIBER). Includes
a search tool and regional subpages. This is a Michigan State University Resource.
TradePort -
Multiple sources of data and reports from the U.S. Department
of Commerce - National Trade Data Bank are grouped by
country (accessible from the Country Library page,
http://www.tradeport.org/ts/countries/).
Contains an interactive Trade Export Tutorial. Many links are
organized by topic, but with limited notations. Initiative of
BAYTRADE, managed by the Bay Area Economic Forum, and LA
TRADE, managed by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce.
Funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic
Development Administration, and significant assistance was
provided by the U.S. Commercial Service.
