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Research Guides

ECO410: Mergers and Competition Policy

Supports the class taught by Prof. Murdock.

Useful databases

  • MarketLine. 
    • This link takes you to company profiles. For industry profiles, SWOT analyses, etc. click on Publications at the top. 
    • Tip: for the full date range for industry profiles and SWOT analyses, click on the name of the company or industry (i.e. NOT on PDF full text).
  • IbisWorld
    • In-depth industry reports
  • Mergent
    • Provides detailed company information. Search by NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code to find other companies in the same industry.
    • Tip: Use Google to look up your NAICS.
    • Additional information about NAICS codes available here. 
  • Standard & Poor's NetAdvantage
    • ​Note the options on the left once you search your company, particularly competitors and industry survey
  • Investext - works in IE only. Analyst reports, industry information. 
  • SimplyAnalytics - mapping/list tool for companies. 

Links to various statistics sources can be found here:

Business Information Centre (BIC)

These BIC research guides can provide you with even more information:

 

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