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World Trade Almanac
Economic, Marketing, Trade, Culture, Legal & Travel Surveys for the World's Top 100 Countries
Molly Thurmond, J.D., Joe Reif, Janet Whittle, Alexandra Woznick, Peter Jones
ISBN 1-885073-07-0
US$87.00
844 Pages
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The World Trade Almanac is a first-stop reference resource encyclopedia for international business-people in need of detailed, up-to-date information on the top 100 economies. The book's highly structured format makes it easy to find and compare information and opportunities from country to country.
The book's 844 pages are packed full of difficult-to-find information, providing a jump start in dealings worldwide. Each country profile contains information on:
Economy
Examines the country's economic development, economic sectors, foreign trade and future prospects. Also includes an historic perspective and examines trends that will impact future development.
At-a-glance
Includes diverse information on demographics, infrastructure, politics and environment presented in three categories: the country, the people and country facts.
Map
A country map features major roads, railways, waterways, borders, capital and major cities, ports and airports.
Foreign trade
Takes a close look at the country's main trading partners and primary imports and exports. Includes up-to-date trade news, as well as the names and addresses of service providers and freight forwarders. Lists opportunities for trade, including importing, exporting, special growth sectors and government procurement projects.
Business culture
Presents an overview of the country's business culture and etiquette, including common greetings and courtesies, business ethics, women in business, attire, negotiations and decision making. Also contains cultural hints and cautions to help foreign traders avoid costly social faux pas.
Marketing
Provides information about distribution channels, agents, selling techniques, advertising and special marketing tips. Includes service provider contacts such as local agencies and market research firms.
Legal
Information about intellectual property rights, business licensing and registration, contract dispute resolution and labor relations. Also contains local legal contacts.
Money
Highlights each country's currency, exchange mechanisms, and policies on capital transfers and foreign investment. Includes a look at the country's taxation structure, excerpted from Ernst & Young's Worldwide Corporate Tax Guide and Directory.
Business travel
Useful information on each country's visa and passport requirements, departure formalities, immunization requirements, work week and holidays, air travel times and important travel telephone numbers.
Contacts
Contains approximately 100 important local contact addresses and telephone numbers, such as government agencies, market research firms, banks, trade associations and media sources.
Who needs the World Trade Almanac?
The World Trade Almanac is ideal for importers, exporters, attorneys, bankers, trade consultants, export assistance centers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, shipping firms, airlines, courier services, chambers of commerce and trade missions. Entrepreneurs find it particularly useful.
The book's comprehensive coverage of so many topics for so many countries also makes it an ideal addition to corporate, public and academic libraries. It is the single book that answers so many questions for so many people.