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The Library subscribes to two modules in IBISWorld: Industry Market Research and Global Industry Research.

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The Library's IBISWorld subscription provides access to over 700 U.S. and over 100 global industry market research reports. Search for industries by keyword(s) or browse a list of American industries defined according to the five digit NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) level. Each 30 to 40 page report typically includes:

• an industry definition (e.g., NAICS code)
• industry at a glance
• industry performance (e.g., key external drivers, performance, etc.)
• industry outlook
• industry life cycle
• products & markets (e.g., supply chain, demand determinants, major markets, international trade, business locations)
• competitive landscape (e.g., market share, key success factors, cost structure benchmarks, basis of competition, barriers to entry, industry globalization)
• major companies
• operating conditions (e.g., structural risk index, investment requirements,  technology & systems, revenue volatility, regulation & policy, industry assistance, taxation issues)
• key statistics (e.g., industry data, key ratios, etc.)
• jargon & glossary

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