Research Guides: International Business: European Union

Market Research Reports

Mintel offers market research reports on European consumer markets. Most reports cover consumer products in western European markets; however, the European Retail Handbook covers 30 countries, including Eastern Europe.

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Subject: Market research for consumer products in U.S. and Europe
Info type: market research reports, customer demographics, competitive analysis, market-share analysis, articles on market trends
Access Tips: Academic use only.

EU News and Research

Business Europe
This periodical from the Economist Intelligence Unit provides up-to-date intelligence on European markets.
Common Market Law Review
In-depth examinations of EC law topics, including market deregulation, single European currency, EU/WTO relationship, telecommunications, and e-commerce.
Economist, The
An important world business news periodical. You may need the Library's subscriptions to get full text, but the Economist.com may also be of interest.
European Financial Management
"The journal publishes significant new finance research on timely issues and highlights key trends in Europe in a clear and accessible way, with articles covering international research and practice that have direct or indirect bearing on Europe."
European Journal of Law and Economics
"The Journal publishes analytical studies on the impact of legal interventions into economic processes by legislators, courts and regulatory agencies. There is an emphasis on European Community law and the comparative analysis of legal structures and legal problem solutions in member states of the European Community."
Financial Times
This London based newspaper covers worldwide business news. You may need the Library's subscriptions to get full text, but the Financial Times web site may also be of interest.
Journal of Common Market Studies JCMS
JCMS "accessible articles on the latest European Integration issues."

eBooks

The European Union Explained, Second Edition by Andreas Staab
Publication Date: 2011
This brief and accessible introduction to the European Union is ideal for scholars and professionals in government, business, the media, or the nonprofit sector who need a concise overview of the structure, history, and policies of the EU.
Taxation Trends in the European Union
This annual publication aims "to present a complete view of the structure, level and trends of taxation in the Union over a medium- to long-term period."
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