Since 2003 Grant Thornton International has been publishing an annual survey - the Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR). The study shows how senior executives in privately held businesses all over the world view the economic development as a whole and aspects such as investments, exports, employment, risk management, the development of revenues and energy saving. Topical reports explore global trends in mergers and acquisitions and emerging markets. To access reports out of the International Business Report series go to: http://www.internationalbusinessreport.com/
Reports 2013
mergers and acquisitions: the rise of the cross-border transaction
the global economy in 2013: uncertainty weighing on growth
Reports 2012
emerging markets opportunity index: high growth economies
the future of Europe: clouded by uncertainty
the BRICs: propping up the global economy
global private equity report 2012: the search for growth
global dynaminism index 2012: business growth fundamentals
Reports 2011
the global economy in 2012: a rocky road to recovery
corporate social responsibility
sector focus food and beverage
Reports 2010
privately held businesses: optimism emerges but uncertainty prevails
mergers and acquisitions report: global prospects for growth
sector focus construction and real estate
sector focus financial services