LibGuides: PEST & SWOT Analysis Research Guide: Sources for a PEST Analysis

PEST Analysis Resources

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Find global country political, economic, and operational risk assessments, reports on major industry sectors, company news, and key economic statistical data.
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Provides coverage of world politics, business and finance, economics, science and technology, and more.
Financial Times This link opens in a new window
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The latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis.
Political Handbook of the World This link opens in a new window
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Covers political information on more than 200 countries, providing government histories, party profiles, and election results.
Standard & Poor's Net Advantage This link opens in a new window
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Look for Industry Surveys - they include discussions of the regulatory environment. Surveys are US-focused.
Westlaw This link opens in a new window
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Select Federal Materials. Click on Code of Federal Regulations.

EIU Viewpoint This link opens in a new window
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EIU does not permit the use or uploading of EIU content or data into external applications, software or websites that use AI technology.Covering 203 countries, EIU Viewpoint provides analyses of economic conditions, the business environment, key industry sectors, supply and demand for major commodities, and coverage of global macroeconomic trends.
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Find global country political, economic, and operational risk assessments, reports on major industry sectors, company news, and key economic statistical data.
Conference Board This link opens in a new window
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Provides analysis and forecasts of US and global economic conditions. Tracks consumer confidence.
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Provides coverage of world politics, business and finance, economics, science and technology, and more.
Financial Times This link opens in a new window
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The latest UK and international business, finance, economic and political news, comment and analysis.

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
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Find contemporary issues affecting the public at large.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context This link opens in a new window
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Offers viewpoints and opinions on controversial social issues.
Euromonitor Passport This link opens in a new window
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Find international market intelligence, including economic statistics, on industries, countries, and consumers.
Mintel Reports This link opens in a new window
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Mintel does not permit the use or uploading of Mintel content or data into external applications, software or websites that use AI technology.Find full market research reports focusing on consumer products, lifestyles, retailing and international travel.
MarketResearch.com Academic This link opens in a new window
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Find the full text of lengthy demographic, consumer and industrial product market research reports.

Disruptor- Global Data This link opens in a new window
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Disruptor tracks emerging tech-enabled opportunities across all industries by providing information on start-ups, tech-led innovations, latest technology trends, influencers, consumer insights, and venture capital portfolio investments.
Forrester Research This link opens in a new window
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Look for market research reports with a focus on emerging technologies. Read the instruction page before logging in.
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Gartner This link opens in a new window
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Look for articles, reports and analysis of issues regarding information technology.
Plunkett Research Online This link opens in a new window
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Find analysis, research, statistics and trade associations for major industries including top companies.