NOTE
These sources have been chosen because each of them includes not only current but also historical statistics.
Many of them include both U.S. and international statistics unless otherwise noted.
Databases
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Get business and financial information on over 10,000 domestic and foreign public companies. Profiles for each company include business descriptions, EDGAR documents, fundamental data, key financial ratios, earnings estimates, stock information and current headline news. Create custom reports for a company, as well as comparison reports of multiple companies.
- Passport This link opens in a new window
Includes over 3 million business statistics for over 200 countries; detailed lifestyle indicators for over 70 countries; volume and value market size data for more than 330 consumer products in over 50 countries. Also contains Euromonitor country profiles.
E-Reference (U.S. stats only)
Current and older editions of the Statistical Abstract of the United States are available in print.
On the Web
World Bank website
- OECD PublicationsSome content may be restricted.
- OECD StatisticsSome content may be restricted.
Print in the Library
Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook (IMF) Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HF1014 .I6
CRB Commodity Yearbook Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HF1041 .C56 (use Mergent Archives for online version)
Direction of Trade Statistics Yearbook Dunbar Periodicals, HF91 .I65
Government Finance Statistics Yearbook (IMF) Dunbar 3rd Floor, HJ101 .G68
International Financial Statistics Yearbook (IMF) Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HG61 .I57
International Trade Statistics Yearbook (UN) Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HF91 .U473
National Accounts Statistics. Main Aggregates and Detailed Tables (UN) Dunbar Ref Bookcase 3, HC79 .I5U53
Citing Your Sources
Aside from citing articles and books, have you ever wondered how to cite a company annual report or an industry report? The reality is, there is no "official" style for citing business sources. However, it is common practice to use adaptations of one of the following citation styles: the American Psychological Association (APA) Style or the Chicago Style. Whichever style you choose, use it consistently for the entire project/paper.
- APA Style - for Business StudentsThis customized APA citation guide for Wright State business students is loosely based on the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th edition). The manual is available at the Information Desk on the 2nd floor of the Dunbar Library. See Chapter 10 for more examples.
- Chicago StyleThe Harvard Business School (HBS) Citation Guide uses an adaptation of The Chicago Manual of Style.
