Country Research: Economics

Conversion rates for world currencies.

Information on the Free Trade Agreements between the United States and other countries. Resources from the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies to succeed in today’s global marketplace.

The international organization dealing with the rules of trade between nations. The WTO was established in 1995, replacing the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).

The U.S. Government's focal point for monitoring foreign compliance with trade agreements to see that U.S. firms and workers get the maximum benefits from these agreements. Click on the "Trade Agreements" link in the left-hand column, then "List all trade agreements" in the right-hand column for information on the multitude of treaties the U.S. has with other countries.

See especially the links to "Trade Agreements" and "Trade Topics."

Access to documents and information of and about the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) from Stanford University.

An organization of 187 countries, working to foster global monetary cooperation, secure financial stability, facilitate international trade, promote high employment and sustainable economic growth, and reduce poverty around the world.

Provides loans to developing countries for capital improvement projects.

Founded in 1919, the ILO is an international organization that brings together representatives of governments, employers and workers to to promote rights at work, encourage decent employment opportunities, enhance social protection and strengthen dialogue on work-related issues.

33 countries and over 70 global partners help governments foster prosperity and fight poverty through economic growth and financial stability, for a stronger, cleaner, fairer world economy.

IATP works with organizations around the world to analyze how global trade agreements impact domestic farm and food policies.

The overarching objective of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group is to spur sustainable economic development and social progress in its regional member countries (RMCs), thus contributing to poverty reduction.

Addressing the economic and development issues of Asian and Pacific countries.

Reports and publications from the International Monetary Fund.