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Databases and Websites Containing International Economic Information

Bloomberg Currency Exchange
Find the current exchange rate of any international currency to United States Dollars (USD).
Global Competitiveness Reports
"The Global Competitiveness Report series has since its first edition aimed to prompt policy-makers beyond short term growth and to aim for long-run prosperity. The 2020 special edition is dedicated to elaborating on the priorities for recovery and revival, and considering the building blocks of a transformation towards new economic systems that combine “productivity”, “people” and “planet” targets."
Index of Economic Freedom
Tthe Index of Economic Freedom measurs the impact of liberty and free markets around the globe in partnership with the Wall Street Journal.
International Monetary Fund
Reports listed by country about current economic news.
Transparency International
Search by country to view corruption cases.
U.S. Census - Foreign Trade
FOREIGN TRADE is the official source for U.S. export and import statistics and responsible for issuing regulations governing the reporting of all export shipments from the United States. If you're searching for import or export statistics, information on export regulations, commodity classifications, or a host of other trade related topics, this is the place to get the information you need.
U.S. Department of the Treasury - Rate of Currency Exchange
Gives current currency exchange reports.

Deloitte International Tax Source: Country Guides and Highlights
"Deloitte's Country Guides and Highlights focus on the investment climate, operating conditions, and tax system of most major trading countries. The guides are supplemented by country highlights, which provide a quick overview of the tax landscape of more than 160 countries. The guides and highlights are available in PDF format."
Income Tax Treaties
"The United States has tax treaties with a number of foreign countries. Under these treaties, residents (not necessarily citizens) of foreign countries are taxed at a reduced rate, or are exempt from U.S. taxes on certain items of income they receive from sources within the United States." Links to numerous country treaties.
Tax Information For International Businesses
The U.S. Internal Revenue site for information regarding international business and taxes.