Part I.1
Reviewing an Industry's History
Suggested Search Terms | Books | Databases | Internet Resources
Your review of an industry's history should answer the following questions:
- How was the industry created?
- What was occurring at that time?
- How has the industry changed and developed?
- What challenges has the industry faced?
- How has the industry responded to these challenges?
Suggested Search Terms
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Try... |
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...[Industry] AND History |
| ...[Industry] AND Industry Overview | |
| (e.g., Airlines AND Industry Overview) |
Suggested Sources
Books
- International Directory of Company Histories (Bird Reference, 1st fl., HD2721.I57)
- Standard & Poor's Industry Surveys (Bird Reference, 1st Floor., HG4921.S752)
- U.S. Industry & Trade Outlook (Bird-3rd Floor ,HC101.U542 2000)
This resource is out of print and is being replaced, for the time being, by two websites: Trade Development & Office of Trade and Economic Analysis.- U.S. Industry & Market Outlook ( Bird-Reference, 1st Floor, HC101 .U56 )
Business Databases
- Business & Company Resource Center:
Use Gale's Business & Company Resource Center to find company histories, chronologies, investment reports, financial information, and rankings.
- Business & Industry:
Use the RDS Business and Industry database to find facts, figures, events, and market information.
- Lexis/Nexis Academic:
Lexis/Nexis is a full-text news service specializing in business, legal, and medical news.*Note about Lexis/Nexis Academic: Once you are connected, click on "Business" under "Academic Search Forms" and then select "Industry and Market" or "Company Financial".
- Value Line Investment Survey (Bird Ref., 1st fl., on CD-ROM)
The Value Line Investment Survey provides company financial reports, stock market statistics, and advice for investors.
Internet Resources
