Desk research

Desk research entails the collection and analysis of secondary information.

Secondary information sources

Publications

• Published data sources
• Mass media (periodicals, journals, central and local)
• Government publications (federal, state, local)
• Specialized editions
• Specialized reports

Legislation

• Federal laws
• Local laws

Electronic sources

• Databases
• Internet

Government bodies

• Ministries
• Major manufacturers
• Local administrations
• Associations

State/customs statistics.

Information validation

As a rule, the information gathered as a result of desk research is verified in the course of expert interviews with:

• Economists;
• Managers in key enterprises;
• State officers;
• Journalists specializing in the given field.