AFTINET (Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network)
http://www.aftinet.org.au/index.html
AFTINET is based in Australia and is a national network of more than 90 community organisations which are concerned about trade and investment policy in international trade. Information about aims and activities is given on the website. They reject a 'fortress Australia' protectionist policy and want fair trading relationships to be developed with all countries. They folllow the World Trade Organization's trade talks in Doha and other places.
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Amsterdam in a World City Network
http://www.lboro.ac.uk/gawc/rb/rm1.pdf
This document reports the findings of a research project 'Amsterdam in the World City Network'. The project focuses on the city from a global perspective, its place in the global network and its relations with other world cities. Comparisons are made with 'local' cities (Brussels, Luxembourg, Rotterdam and Antwerp) and further afield (Chicago, Singapore and Frankfurt). The document was written by Peter Taylor, Professor of Geography and Co-Director of the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) study group and network. The document is presented in the PDF file format, users will require Adobe Acrobat Reader software to view it.
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APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation)
http://www.apecsec.org.sg/
APEC is an international organisation which was founded in 1989 to promote trade and economic cooperation between nations in the Asia Pacific area. The website contains information on the structure and role of APEC. It also includes a calendar of activities; the text of press releases from 1997 onwards and summaries of the proceedings of ministerial meetings from 1989 onwards. Selected documents from APEC, including annual reports, APEC Economic Outlook and the APEC Investment Guidebook are available for downloading from the site.
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Asia Business Intelligence
http://www.asiabizblog.com/
Blog author Rich Kuslan writes about Asian business and law, specifically focusing on China. With 20 years of experience working with, buying from and selling to, as well as managing, Chinese, Taiwanese, Japanese and American businesses, he seeks to interpret this knowledge for a general readership.
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Asian Institute of Management Policy Center (AIM)
http://www.policy.aim.edu/
AIM is one of five centres, based in the Philippines, and conducts research and consultancy into management practices. It publishes the AIM Journal for Business and Development. You can also download working papers on aspects of management.
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BehindTheLabel.org 
http://www.behindthelabel.org/
BehindTheLabel.org is a multimedia news magazine and online community monitoring the international clothing industry. In particular it puts the spotlight on the working environment and employment conditions of the millions of workers around the world working for some of the multinational corporations behind the labels. It campaigns against sweatshops and exploitation. The site also contains a collection of links to other related resources. NB. The site has not been updated since 2007 but may still be good for some background research.
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Big Freeze (Financial Times)
http://www.ft.com/bigfreeze
This special report from the Financial Times newspaper on 9 August 2008, marks the first anniversary of the Credit Crunch. It provides analysis of this global financial crisis, covering the causes, the economy, banking, the property market and a roundup of key events. There is information on inflation, a worlwide map of the financial situation and some good commentary from experts. Useful reading for business or economics students.
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bytelevel research
http://www.bytelevel.com/
Although this company's website is mainly designed for e-commerce people, it gives a fascinating insight into how the Web can be used for global marketing and publicity. There are articles, mini-case studies and how-to items about better Web design, all with an emphasis on cultures, languages and globalisation. Recommended for marketing students and researchers.
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Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International Management
http://cbi.gsia.cmu.edu
The Carnegie Bosch Institute for Applied Studies in International Management is an unique alliance between the Graduate School of Industrial Administration at Carnegie Mellon University and the Robert Bosch group, one of Germany's largest international corporations. The Institute was established in 1990 through a major endowment provided by Bosch's U.S. subsidiary. You can view information on their latest research activity. It funds a series of research projects and conferences focused on improving the management of international corporations. This website provides working papers online.
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Centre for Economic Performance
http://cep.lse.ac.uk/
The Centre for Economic Performance (UK) is funded by the ESRC and is based at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The CEP is inter-disciplinary, with researchers from economics, industrial relations, psychology, sociology and management. The research produced focuses on a wide range of areas, notably labour markets, globalisation, macroeconomics, productivity, education and wellbeing. Contains information about the Centre, current research, events, staff and a list of discussion papers.
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Centre for International Business
http://lubswww.leeds.ac.uk/cibul/index.php
CIBUL is based at Leeds University. It conducts research on a wide range of international business areas - global determinants and impact of foreign direct investments; internationalisation strategies of firms, knowledge management and strategy. Geographical emphasis is on China, India and S.E. Asia. CIBUL is involved in teaching and consultancy as well as research.
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Centre for Research on Globalisation (CRG)
http://globalresearch.ca/
CRG is a Montreal-based independent research and media group of progressive writers, academics and activists who are critical of globalisation and the New World Order. In their view, globalisation and war are connected and lead to a concentration of private wealth. This site exposes the activities of global banks, financial institutions and multinationals. There are articles on the latest news events. There are archives of earlier news articles and links to other websites with similar sympathies to CRG. The site is available in English and French.
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Centre for the Study of Global Governance
http://www.lse.ac.uk/Depts/global/
The Centre for the Study of Global Governance is based at the London School of Economics, this Centre is a leading international research institution. "...the Centre aims to increase understanding and knowledge of global issues, to encourage interaction between academics, policy makers, journalists and activists, and to propose solutions." A number of projects are being run and there are details of these. Papers are listed on the site, some with full-text access.
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Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/csgr/
The Centre for the Study of Globalisation and Regionalisation (CSGR) is based at the University of Warwick. It conducts research into all aspects of globalisation, including its definition, impact and policy implications. The website provides access to information about the work of the centre including lists of its staff, courses, ongoing research programmes and publications. Also accessible are the full-text of all CSGR working papers published since 1998. These relate to all aspects of globalisation including: global finance, international trade and markets, globalisation and social exclusion, the impact of global governance on the growth of democracy and international social policy.
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China Economics Blog
http://china-economics-blog.blogspot.com/
This blog by an academic economist, while aiming to be politically neutral, provides news, observations, statistics and information, plus academic analysis of important issues for China's rapidly developing economy.This includes economic growth, inequality, stock market, shares, exchange rates, the environment, foreign direct investment and the WTO.
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Commanding Heights
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/commandingheights/lo/index.html
"Commanding Heights is a three-part television series and a content-rich companion website. This extensive site offers resources for students, teachers, and the curious public-at-large." It was produced by the PBS, the USA's publicly-funded broadcasting service in 2003. The site provides a user-friendly guide to globalisation, trade and economic development. There is a timeline of key events from 1911-2003, and a storyline of the three two-hour episodes of the TV programme. There are transcripts of thought-provoking interviews with people who are involved with or comment on economics, eg. Naomi Klein in Canada. The Ideas section of the site looks at theories or phenomena like Reaganomics, the British Welfare State, the Chicago School, Marxist economics and Keynesian Economic Theory. The Resources page has a list of websites and a bibliography of books, for further research. An online educators' guide is available on the site, with a short video describing the site's key features. A very good resource for economics teachers.
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Corporate Europe Observatory
http://www.corporateeurope.org/
This is a European research and campaign group which takes a critical stance towards multinational corporations, the European Union and other trade organisations, regarding democracy, equity, social justice and the environment. It is in the form of a blog, linking to reports on industry lobby-groups, oil companies, the water industry and international trade negotiations.
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Critical Asian Studies
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/routledge/14672715.html
Critical Asian Studies (formerly the Bulletin of Concerned Asian Scholars) is a peer reviewed quarterly journal. It publishes articles, essays and book reviews relating to the nations of Asia Pacific, including China, Vietnam, Japan, South East Asia, Burma and East Timor. Coverage is interdisciplinary with a strong emphasis on questions relating to power, exploitation and oppression, poverty, human rights, globalisation, the rights of indigenous peoples and political economy. It is possible to access abstracts for all issues from 2002 to date. Additionally the site provides free access to a small collection of full-text articles from its archive, there are also links to information on ongoing human rights projects. The site also includes editorial information and contacts for setting up full-text subscriptions.
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Cultures of Consumption
http://www.consume.bbk.ac.uk/
This was a £5 million research programme, from 2003 to 2007, and funded by the ESRC and AHRB. Consumption was studied in a global context, and ranged across such contrasting issues as consumption of public services in Britain to the consumption of drugs in East Africa. A key area being examined was convergence, divergence, and transfer between different cultures of consumption. Details of research themes are given. Publications by researchers can be viewed.
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Economía y Empresas
http://www.ellibrepensador.com/category/economia-y-empresas/
This Spanish-language blog is produced by El Libre Pensador (The Free Thnker), an independent business consultancy in Spain. Posts are written by researchers and journalists, and are thoughtful and analytical in tone. They write about Spanish and international developments in economics and business. Readers are invited to register and write for the blog. They also write a series of other similar blogs, on culture, science, sports, and sociopolitical issues.
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Entrepreneurship and regional development
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/titles/08985626.asp
This international journal is published by Taylor and Francis and appears six times a year. "Entrepreneurship and Regional Development is unique in that it addresses the central factors in economic development - entrepreneurial vitality and innovation - as local and regional phenomena." The diverse target audience comprises researchers and educators in economic development, entrepreneurship and small business, regional science and economic geography, local and national policymakers and planners, sociologists, business and industrial managers and researchers. Contents pages can be freely viewed, but a subscription is needed for full-text access.
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George Monbiot
http://www.monbiot.com/
This is the blog-style home page of investigative journalist George Monbiot (1963-). It provides access to several hundred of his essays and newspaper articles published since 1995. They cover a wide range of political and social issues including: critiques of globalisation and the power of big business money in politics; environmental concerns; economic justice; land rights; hunting; genetic engineering and genetically modified foods; countryside management; racism and poverty. A general theme is the opposition to the increasing power of multinationals and the way in which they undermine democracy and increase social inequalities. The site also contains a brief biography of the author and details of his forthcoming engagements.
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Global Economic Governance Programme
http://www.globaleconomicgovernance.org/
The Global Economic Governance Programme "was established at University College in 2003 to foster research and debate into how global markets and institutions can better serve the needs of people in developing countries." Details of current research projects can be found on the site. Frequent events are held and working papers can be accessed online. The Programme is linked to Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations and Centre for International Studies.
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Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM)
http://www.gemconsortium.org/
GEM is a non-profit international research project involving over 30 countries who are assessing annual global entrepreneurial activity. The UK co-ordinator is the London Business School. By 2007 it comprised 42 countries. GEM is a "research program, based on a harmonized assessment of the level of national entrepreneurial activity for all participating countries, involves exploration of the role of entrepreneurship in national economic growth. Systematic differences continue, with few highly entrepreneurial countries reflecting low economic growth. There is, further, a wealth of national features and characteristics associated with entrepreneurial activity." Details of all participating business schools or institutes are given. Results of the research can be downloaded; there are individual annual reports for each country in the GEM and an overall annual report.
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Global Issues That Affect Everyone
http://www.globalissues.org/
Global Issues contains articles and Internet links to material on social, political, economic and environmental issues that affect us all. The site is maintained, and largely authored by Anup Shah, and weaves original arguments contained in over 500 articles with 'over 3000 links to external articles, websites reports and analysis'. The subjects dealt with are grouped under headings including Economics and Trade, Human Rights Issues, Geopolitics and Environmental Issues. Users can sign up for email updates and subscribe to the RSS newsfeed. The site also features a new feed from Inter Press Service.
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