The Handbook of Country Risk: A Guide to International Business and Trade

* Trading and credit risk analysis and rating for over 140 countries * Unique at-a-glance country risk rating system * Of interest to finance directors and credit control managers, export and marketing managers of companies involved in international business, managers of risk strategies for banks and insurance companies acting for both public and private sectors; consultants, lawyers and researchers. "Weighing the opportunities against the risk factors...overviews of industrial sectors; and at-a-glance country specific figures, make this an essential feature of any exporter's desk" --The Export Guide "An invaluable reference for anyone involved in international trade" -- Fraud Watch The growth in international commerce and e-commerce has provided business with tremendous market opportunities. Recent events have, however, graphically re-emphasized the inherent risks associated with international commerce; showing how much economic, political and corporate failures directly affect local banks and businesses. This book will aid all those involved with international business to better understand and assess the stakes and business opportunities in both developed and emerging markets. The book contains three levels of information: 1. High-level specialist comment and analysis on major regional economic trends and political situations, and analysis of developing sectors and markets from a trading risk perspective. 2. 140 updated profiles of both emerging and developed countries including risk appreciation, major economic indicators, marketing analysis, potential and perspectives. 3. A short term and medium term at-a-glance risk rating for each of 140 countries.