Your business librarian has selected the databases linked on this page as best bets for conducting finance research. Students get FREE access to hundreds of databases through the CSULB Library. To begin searching, click on a database title, such as 'Business Source Premier' and login with your CSULB email and password.
Research Databases
- ABI/INFORM Complete
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Includes trade publications and academic articles on markets, investments, and corporate finance. - Business Source Premier
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Provides market research reports, SWOT analyses, and company profiles in addition to academic articles on finance and business. - Mergent Online
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In-depth company financials, industry reports, executive data, and SEC filings. - Value Line Investment Survey Online
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Investment analysis, stock rankings, and detailed reports on company financial performance, including forecasts.
- EconLit
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Academic articles on economic theories, research on financial markets, and macroeconomic issues, - IMF eLibrary
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Access to global economic reports, statistics, and financial policy analysis from the International Monetary Fund.
- Oxford Reference Online
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Provides authoritative reference content across multiple disciplines, useful for quick definitions and overviews. - CQ Researcher
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Offers in-depth reports on current and controversial issues, often providing background, timelines, and expert opinions. - Opposing Viewpoints
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Focuses on presenting multiple perspectives on social issues, featuring articles, essays, and statistics.
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