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EIU DataServices - 

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Table Of Contents 

1.0. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................... 1 

1.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................... 1 

1.2. GETTING STARTED ........................................................................................................................ 1 

2.0. EIU COUNTRYDATA .................................................................................................................. 4 

2.1. PRESETS ........................................................................................................................................ 5 

2.2. DATA SELECTION BY COUNTRIES,SERIES AND YEARS ................................................................. 6 

2.2.1 Selection by country or region .................................................................................................. 7 

2.2.2 Selection by series..................................................................................................................... 7 

2.2.3 Selection by years...................................................................................................................... 8 

2.3. VIEWING TABLES .......................................................................................................................... 9 

2.4. VIEWING CHARTS........................................................................................................................ 10 

2.5. VIEWING COUNTRY OUTLOOKS .................................................................................................. 11 

2.6. ANALYSING DATA....................................................................................................................... 12 

2.6.1 Screening Countries................................................................................................................ 12 

2.6.2 Segmenting Countries ............................................................................................................. 13 

3.0. EIU MARKETINDICATORS & FORECASTS ....................................................................... 15 

3.1. DATA SELECTION BY COUNTRIES,SERIES AND YEARS ............................................................... 16 

3.1.1 Selection by country or region ................................................................................................ 16 

3.1.2 Selection by series................................................................................................................... 17 

3.1.3 Selection by years.................................................................................................................... 18 

3.2. VIEWING TABLES ........................................................................................................................ 18 




4.0. SECTOR SPECIFIC MODULES............................................................................................... 23 





4.2. VIEWING TABLES......................................................................................................................... 26 


4.3.1 Screening countries................................................................................................................. 27 


4.4. VIEW LIST.................................................................................................................................... 30 

4.5. VIEW REPORT .............................................................................................................................. 31 

5.0. EIU WORLD INVESTMENT SERVICE.................................................................................. 32 








5.3. VIEWING COUNTRY REPORTS....................................................................................................... 38 

5.3.1 Select countries ....................................................................................................................... 38 

5.3.2 View reports............................................................................................................................ 39 

5.3.3 Business costs.......................................................................................................................... 44 


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6.0. EIU CITYDATA .......................................................................................................................... 46 

6.1. DATA SELECTION BY CITIES,SERIES AND YEARS ....................................................................... 47 

6.1.1 Selection by city, country or region ........................................................................................ 47 




7.0. EIU COUNTRY RISK MODEL................................................................................................. 50 




7.1.3 Selection by dates.................................................................................................................... 53 


7.3. VIEW RATINGS............................................................................................................................. 55 

7.3.1 Customise risk scores.............................................................................................................. 56 

7.3.2 Analyst adjustment .................................................................................................................. 57 

7.3.3 Save ratings............................................................................................................................. 58 

7.4. COMPARE RATINGS...................................................................................................................... 59 

7.5. MODIFY WEIGHTS........................................................................................................................ 59 

7.6. SAVED RATINGS .......................................................................................................................... 60 

8.0. COMMON FEATURES.............................................................................................................. 61 

8.1. SAVING SEARCH STRATEGIES AND TABLES................................................................................. 61 

8.1.1 Search Strategies .................................................................................................................... 61 

8.1.2 Tables...................................................................................................................................... 62 

8.2. CHANGING THE CURRENCY......................................................................................................... 63 

8.3. EXPORTING INFORMATION .......................................................................................................... 64 

8.4. USER PROFILE ............................................................................................................................. 65 

8.4.1 Log-in...................................................................................................................................... 65 

8.4.2 Table ....................................................................................................................................... 65 

8.4.3 Options.................................................................................................................................... 66 

8.4.4 Delayed exports ...................................................................................................................... 66 

9.0. USER SUPPORT ......................................................................................................................... 67 

10.0. INDEX........................................................................................................................................... 69 

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1.0.Introduction 

The EIU DataServices portfolio consists of the following five modules: 

1. EIU CountryData is a comprehensive database of economic indicators and 

forecasts, covering 317 series for 150 countries, as well as 45 regional aggregates, 

running from 1980 and forecasting out five years. 

2. EIU MarketIndicators & Forecasts is a powerful database of economic, 

demographic, consumption and industry data on 60 major countries worldwide 

stretching back to 1990 and forward five years. 

More detailed sectoral data covering the market size and indicators is to be found in 8 

specific modules, industry oriented, covering the sectors for which there already exist 

series in MIF, as they deepen their coverage in these sectors: Financial services; 

Technology; Healthcare and pharmaceuticals; Energy; Automotive; Consumer goods; 

Transport, travel and tourism; Food, beverages and tobacco. These modules will be 

introduced gradually. These modules are only available on the Internet version of EIU 

DataServices. 

3. EIU World Investment Service features a detailed database containing flows of 

investment by country and industry, overseas mergers and acquisitions and business 

costs. The service covers the world's 60 largest economies and provides detailed 

analysis on political and economic background, business environment, foreign 

investment regulations and trends in foreign investment. 

4. EIU CityData is a global database of over 327 price and salary levels providing 

information on the cost of living in 140 cities worldwide from 1990 to the present day. 

5. EIU Country Risk Model measures risks for sovereign debt, currency and the 

banking sector across 100 countries, assigning each a rating which can be compared 

across markets and over time, dating back to 1997. 

1.1. System Requirements 

In order to use EIU DataServices, you will need the following: 

Windows 98 or higher with a screen resolution of 800 X 600. 

 

 

Access to the Internet using either Internet Explorer version 5.0 or Netscape Navigator 

4.76, or higher. 

A username and a password provided by Bureau van Dijk. 

1.2. Getting Started 

1. Start your browser and go to http://dataservices.bvdep.com. The following screen 

appears, offering an introduction to the product as well as a chart of the week and 

data alert. 

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1.0. Introduction 

2. Select which data module of EIU DataServices you would like to access and click on 

the appropriate button to get started. 

3. In the next screen, you will be required to enter your Username and Password. Then, 

click OK to begin using the selected database. 

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2.0.EIU CountryData 

When you enter EIU CountryData, you will be presented with the following introductory 

screen with explanations of each primary button on the upper toolbar. 

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2.0. EIU CountryData 

2.1. Presets 

The Presets icon provides quick ways to look at key forecasts, economic snapshots and latest 

data. The Presets include pre-selected series and years; you only have to choose the 

countries of interest to generate tables and charts for these studies. 

1. Key forecasts takes 6 major series for last year and all 5 forecasted years. 

2. Economic snapshot has 27 major series for the present year and 5 historic years. 

3. Latest data is the major monthly series for last year and the present year. 

4. From the Preset icon, you can also access your list of saved search strategies and 

saved tables. 

5. Once you have selected the countries required, click View tables. 

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6. You are automatically be presented with a table. 

2.2. Data Selection by Countries, Series and Years 

Click the Data Selection button from the toolbar at the top of the screen, to open the 

following search menu. 

Note: by default it is the Countries selection that is displayed. You can also customise 

your dataset by searching according to Series and years. 

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2.2.1 Selection by country or region 

1. To select data by country or region click on Choose/Edit Countries. 

2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection by Country, Region or 

Regional aggregate by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the 

Country radio button which is selected). 

3. Activate the check-box next to each country, region or regional aggregate you would 

like to include in your study. Those selected will appear in the box shown at the right. 

The icon illustrates the availability of long term forecasts for the country, as well 

as the content extent. 

2.2.2 Selection by series 

1. To select data by series click on Choose/Edit Series. 

2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection from a list of 

categories, a search by concept, a list of series names or a list of codes by 

selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the 'A list of categories' radio 

button which is selected). 

3. Proceed to the selection of the series of interest (the selection method depends on the 

radio button previously selected). To expand the list of series available e.g. 

Demographics and Income, simply click on the + next to that line. 

The letters between brackets [YQM] refer to the frequency of the series 

(yearly/quarterly or monthly). The icon illustrates the series for which long term 

forecasts are available. 

4. Activate the check-boxes next to each series you wish to include in your search. The 

selected series will appear in the box at the right. 

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2.2.3 Selection by years 

1. To select data by years click on Choose/Edit Years. 

2. Highlight the years you wish to include in the study using the Ctrl key to select a 

group of years at once. Click on Select to send them to the window at the right. 

Notes: 

To remove an item from the search, simply click the check box next to the country, 

series or year concerned to un-check it. The item will be removed from the search. 

To add more countries to your search, simply click on Choose/Edit Countries to 

return to the appropriate selection window and click as many additional boxes as 

required. The same can be done for adding/removing series and years to your data 

selection. 

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2.3. Viewing Tables 

1. Once your data selection is complete, you can click on View Tables in the Data 

Selection window or click the View Tables icon at the top of the screen to study the 

data tables. 

2. The default presentation displays the series and years for a single country selected . 

To view the data by series or by year instead, click the red By series or By year 

button in the lower left of the screen. 

3. Options for graphing and analysing differ depending on whether you view the data By 

Country, By Series or By Year. These options are displayed in the toolbar at the 

bottom of the screen. 

4. Use the Rank button to add ranking, median, mean and quartile information to the 

table. Use the Swap button to reorganise the data presentation. 

5. Click the Analysis button to calculate and add or replace a row of data to the table 

with moving averages, indices, changes, trends, or subtotals. 

6. Remove lines of data from your study by marking the check box to the left of the 

desired line and clicking the Delete button. All analyses can also be deleted using this 

button. 

7. Use the tabs at bottom right of the table to display monthly or quarterly series, where 

available. Combination of frequencies is also possible using the Combine frequency 

button that is displayed when you display Table by series. 

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2.4. Viewing Charts 

1. Once your data selection is complete, you can click on View Charts in the Data 

Selection window or click the View Charts icon at the top of the screen to study the 

data in an available chart. 

2. Select the type of chart you wish to view from the list presented. A summary of the 

data selected is included in the table below the list of charts to assist you. 

3. Individual charts may be altered to show a different series, year or country by clicking 

List All. Click the print icon to print the chart you are viewing. 

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4. Click Close Chart to return to the list of charts available or click a different graphical 

icon in the lower toolbar to choose a different chart. 

2.5. Viewing Country Outlooks 

1. To view a country outlook, click on the Country Outlook icon in the toolbar at the top 

of the screen anytime and selecting a country from the list. 

2. You can also access the Country Outlook for a studied country, directly from a chart or 

table whenever the icon is displayed next to the country name. 

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2.6. Analysing Data 

There are two types of analytical functions on EIU CountryData: Screen Countries and 

Segment Countries (by clicking on the variable heading). 

2.6.1 Screening Countries 

1. The Screen Countries function is a powerful search option that allows you to identify 

countries that satisfy your own specified criteria. The software leads you though the 

screening process; click the Screen Countries icon to begin. 

2. First, select the geographic area to include in the search e.g. All countries. Click OK. 

3. Then select a series e.g. Total foreign debt and complete all areas of the resulting 

window. Click OK to locate the countries satisfying the limits for this criterion. 

4. A summary window will be displayed showing your results up to this stage. Click on 

Add a Criterion if you wish to identify countries satisfying a combination of criteria. 

Alternatively, click See the List to view a list of the countries retrieved. 

5. When you view the list, it is possible to sort it according to the screening variables or 

the background data displayed. 

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2.6.2 Segmenting Countries 

1. The Segment Countries function allows you to analyse two variables for any number 

of countries. The software leads you through the process; click Segment Countries 

to begin. 

2. First, select the geographic area to include in the segmentation (as you did for the 

Screen Countries analysis) and click OK. 

3. Then select the two variables you wish to analyse from the list of available series in 

the drop down menu. Click View Table to see your results. 

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4. The table with results will be displayed. To view a list of countries falling in certain 

cells, click within the cell and the list will be displayed to the right. 

5. Use the toolbar at the bottom of the screen to Modify the search, Swap the 

presentation of the variables, view data in Percentages, change the Description 

variable or Graph the segmentation. 

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3.0.EIU MarketIndicators & Forecasts 

When you enter EIU MarketIndicators & Forecasts, you will be presented with the 

following introductory screen with explanations of each button. 

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Click the Data Selection button from the toolbar at the top of the screen to open the following 

search menu. 





2. Choose whether you would like to proceed the with the selection by Country, Region 

or Regional aggregate by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the 

Country radio button which is selected). 

3. Activate the check-box next to each country, region or regional aggregate you would 

like to include in your study. Those selected will appear in the box shown at the right. 

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3.0. EIU MarketIndicators & Forecasts 



2. Choose whether you would like to proceed the with the selection from a list of 

categories, a search by concept, a list of series names or a list of codes by 

selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the 'A list of categories' radio 




Population, simply click on the + next to that line. 

The letters between brackets [YQM] refer to the frequency of the series 

(yearly/quarterly or monthly). The icon illustrates the series for which long term 

forecasts are available. 



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Notes: 






selection. 




data tables. 

2. The default presentation displays the series and years for a single selected country. 



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4. Use the Units, Rank and Totals buttons to add this information to your table. Use 

the Swap button to reorganise the data presentation. 

5. Click the Analysis button to calculate and add a row of data with moving averages, 

indices, changes, trends, or subtotals to the table. 



button. 


There are two types of analytical functions on EIU MarketIndicators & forecasts : 

Screen Countries and Segment Countries. 






3. Then select a series e.g. Personal Disposable Income and complete all areas of the 

resulting window. Click OK to locate the countries satisfying the limits for this 

criterion. 

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4. A summary window is displayed showing your results up to this stage. Click on Add a 

Criterion if you wish to identify countries satisfying a combination of criteria. 


5. When you view the list, it is possible to sort it according to any of the screening 

variables, the country names or the background data displayed (achieved by clicking 

on the variable headers). 

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to begin. 





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4.0.Sector specific modules 

Sector specific Modules complement EIU Market Indicators & Forecasts. 

More detailed sectoral data covering the market size and indicators is to be found in 8 specific 

modules, industry oriented, covering the sectors for which there already exist series in MIF, as 

they deepen their coverage in these sectors: Financial services; Technology; Healthcare and 

pharmaceuticals; Energy; Automotive; Consumer goods; Transport, travel and tourism; Food, 

beverages and tobacco. 

These modules are introduced gradually. As per August 2008, the first 2 modules are available 

Each module is split into two halves. The first is a traditional "Data service" including over 

time series, as in the other modules 

The second half presents 

lists of companies in the sector, including links to more detailed company information 

from databases published by Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing 

a detailed report for the sector . This report contains both text and tables 

When you enter for instance EIU Financial Services Indicators & Forecasts, you will be 

presented with the following introductory screen with explanations of each button. 

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search menu. 





2. Choose whether you would like to proceed the with the selection by Country or 

Region by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the Country radio 


3. Activate the check-box next to each country or region you would like to include in your 

study. Those selected will appear in the box shown at the right. 

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4.0. Sector specific modules 



2. Choose whether you would like to proceed the with the selection from a list of 

categories, a list of series names or a list of codes by selecting the appropriate 

radio button (by default, it is the 'A list of categories' radio button which is 

selected). 



Macroeconomy, simply click on the + next to that line. 







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Notes: 






selection. 

4.2. Viewing tables 



data tables. 













button. 

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There are two types of analytical functions on EIU sectoral modules: Screen Countries and 

Segment Countries. 

4.3.1 Screening countries 

The Screen Countries function is a powerful search option that allows you to identify 

countries that satisfy your own specified criteria. The software leads you though the screening 

process; click the Screen Countries icon to begin. 

1. Select the geographic area to include in the search (e.g. All countries) and click OK. 

2. Then select a series (e.g. Nominal GDP) and complete all areas of the resulting 





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The Segment Countries function allows you to analyse two variables for any number of 

countries. The software leads you through the process; click Segment Countries to begin. 










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4.4. View list 

This feature gives you access to lists of companies in the sector, including links to more 

detailed company information from databases published by Bureau van Dijk Electronic 

Publishing 

1. To select a country or region click on Country selection. 

2. Choose whether you would like to proceed the with the selection by Country or by 

Region by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the Country radio 




4. Click on View List to display the list of companies in the selected country. 

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5. Click on the company name which is underlined in order to access the company 

detailed report, as from databases published by Bureau van Dijk Electronic Publishing. 

Access to these detailed reports is password controlled. BvDEP credits can be used to 

get access to the reports, would you not have a subscription to BvDEP Orbis database. 

4.5. View report 

1. To select a country or region click on Country selection, then click on View report. 

2. The report for the selected country is displayed. 

3. Each report contains textual information and tables, covering the various topics 

regrouped in two main sections: Sector forecasts and Sector profile 

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5.0.EIU World Investment Service 

EIU World Investment Service is only available on the internet version of EIU 

DataServices. 

Like the other modules, EIU World Investment Service provides access to comprehensive data 

series. 

This module also provides access to comprehensive information sections which have been 

specifically selected to provide a synergistic combination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 

research projects. It brings expertise in historical and forecast data, precise data points as well 

as textual opinion, all from the Economist Intelligence Unit. As cross-border M&A often makes 

up such a large part of FDI, World Investment Service also includes aggregated M&A figures 

from ZEPHYR. These give an overview as well as a breakdown by deal type, an indication of 

which countries acquired in your subject country plus a sector breakdown. 

You can create your own tailored reports that contain any combination of textual and 

numerical data you require, and create your own set of reference countries that you can use 

to compare against your choice of subject countries. 

When you enter EIU World Investment Service, you will be presented with the following 

introductory screen with explanations of each button. 

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5.0. EIU World Investment Service 



search menu. 




1. To select data by country or region click on Choose/Edit Countries 

2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection by Country or Region 

by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the Country radio button 

which is selected). 



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1. To select data by series click on Choose/Edit Series 


categories,a list of series names or a list of codes by selecting the appropriate 


selected). 


radio button previously selected). To expand the list of series available e.g. Foreign 

direct investment, simply click on the + next to that line. 


selected series or group of series will appear in the box at the right. 



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Notes: 






selection. 


There are two types of analytical functions on EIU World Investment Service: Screen 

Countries and Segment Countries. 






3. Then select a series e.g. GDP per head and complete all areas of the resulting 


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to begin. 










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5.3. Viewing country reports 

This feature is specific to EIU World Investment Service. It allows you to display a 

report mixing texts and tables for your selected countries. 

5.3.1 Select countries 

1. Click the Country selection button from the toolbar at the top of the screen to open 

the following search window. 

2. Mark the preferred radio button to select searching by Country or Region. 

3. Click the box next to each country or region you would like to include in your study. 

Those selected will appear in the area shown at the right on the screen. 

4. To remove a country or region from the search, simply click on the box next to the 

country or region concerned. This will unmark the item and it will be removed from the 

selection. 

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5.3.2 View reports 

1. Once your country selection is complete, you can click on View reports in the Country 

selection window or click the View reports icon at the top of the screen to display the 

reports. 

2. Each country report is made of the following sections, comprising a mix of text and 

tables. 

Politics and the economy 

Political background 

Economic background 

Comparative economic indicators 

Political and economic outlook 

Key economic forecasts 

Business environment 

Business environment rankings: summary 

Business environment rankings: at- a-glance 

Specific business operations risks 

Business costs 

Business costs, unit costs 

Business costs, total based on cost profile 

Foreign investment trends 

Foreign investment overview 

Policy towards foreign investment 

Major foreign investments 

Foreign investment data and forecasts 

Foreign investment, total flows and stocks 

Foreign investment, flows by country 

Foreign investment, flows by industry 

Foreign investment, mergers & acquisitions 

Making an investment 

Foreign investment regulations 

Setting up a plant 

Legal/corporate considerations 

Data sources and definitions 

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3. By default, the complete report is displayed. 

4. To directly access a specific section, just click on the name of the section at left. 

Navigation is possible, from one section to another, using the left frame. Navigation 

from one country to another, amongst the selected countries, is possible using the 

buttons at bottom: Previous country/List all/Next country. 

5. You can customize the reports, using the options displayed at bottom in the left frame. 

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5.3.2.1 Build custom reports 

This feature allows you to create your own custom report, by combining various sections in 

your selected order. 

Custom reports can be saved and retrieved for later use. A custom report format can also be 

kept as your current format. 

When you click on Build custom report, a window displays the list of available custom report 

formats (unless you haven't saved any format). These formats can be modified or deleted. 

Just position the cursor on the selected format and select the action. 

You can also create a new format by clicking on the New button. The custom report format 

dialog box then appears allowing you to select the sections you wish to include in your new 

format and to give this format a name. 

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5.3.2.2 Choose reference countries 

In some sections, like Comparative economic indicators, or Business costs, the subject 

country is compared against a selection of up to four other countries. By default, these 

countries are the United States, Japan, Germany and India. 

When you click on Choose reference countries at bottom left in the report page, the list of 

available reference sets (previously saved sets) is displayed; you can modify or delete any of 

these, except the standard set. 

To create a new set, click on the "New" button, then select the countries you wish to include 

in your new set and give this a name. 

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5.3.2.3 Create business costs profile 

This feature allows you to customise the business costs profile to be included in your report. 

When you click on "Create business costs profile" the list of available business costs is 

displayed. 

 

 

To create a new costs profile, click on New. 

To modify an existing costs profile, position the cursor on the selected profile, then 

click on Modify. 

To delete an existing costs profile, position the cursor on the selected profile, then 

click on Delete. 

To create a new business costs profile, you will be required to fill in numbers corresponding to 

your profile, e.g. number of staff per category, number of m 2 needed for office space etc. 

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As soon as these numbers are entered, the total costs are calculated for the reference set of 

countries you have selected to display. You can save various costs profiles, which will be 

displayed in the report section named Business costs, total based on cost profile. 

Note: Direct access to the costs profile feature is also possible by clicking on the 

"Business costs" icon in the blue bar at top of the page. 

5.3.3 Business costs 

Click on the "Business costs" icon at the top of the screen to directly access the business 

costs profiles. 

Note: indirect access is also possible via View reports and selection of the Business 

costs section. 

This allows you to directly display a selected costs profile for your selection of countries, and 

also to create new profiles and modify or delete existing profiles. 

The list of available cost profiles is displayed. 

 

 

Click on New to create a new profile. 

Position the cursor on the existing cost profile label. Click on Modify to alter this 

profile, click on Delete to suppress it or simply click on OK (at bottom) to display the 

profile. 

5.3.3.1 Creating or modifying a profile 

You will be required to fill in numbers corresponding to the profile, e.g. number of staff per 

category, number of units for other cost items. 

The total costs are calculated automatically. 

The labour costs can be adjusted for productivity. To do so, check the box at bottom left 

Adjust labour costs for productivity. 

The profile you create or modify can be saved. Just fill in a name for this at bottom of the 

screen. 

You can also clear all weights in your format by clicking on the red button "Clear all weights" 

at bottom right of the screen. 

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data tables. 


To view the data by country/region or by year instead, click the red By country or By 

year button in the lower left of the screen. 


Country , By Series or By Year. These options are displayed in the toolbar at the 








button. 

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6.0.EIU CityData 

When you enter EIU CityData, you will be presented with the following introductory screen 

with explanations of each button. 

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6.0. EIU CityData 

6.1. Data Selection by Cities, Series and Years 



Note: by default it is the City selection that is displayed. You can also customise your 

dataset by searching according to Series and years. 

6.1.1 Selection by city, country or region 

1. To select data by city, country or region click on Choose/Edit Cities. 

2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection by City, Country or 

Region by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the City radio 


3. Activate the check-box next to each city, country or region you would like to include in 

your study. Those selected will appear in the box shown at the right. 

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categories, a list of series names or a list of codes by selecting the appropriate 


selected). 


radio button previously selected). To expand the list of series available e.g. National 

Economic Indicators , simply click on the + next to that line. 





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6.0. EIU CityData 



Notes: 

To remove an item from the search, simply click the check box next to the 

city/country/region, series or year concerned to un-check it. The item will be 

removed from the search. 

To add more cities/countries/regions to your search, simply click on Choose/Edit 

Cities to return to the appropriate selection window and click as many additional 

boxes as required. The same can be done for adding/removing series and years to 

your data selection. 




data tables. 

2. The default presentation displays the series and years for a single selected city. To 

view the data by series or by year instead, click the red By series or By year button 

in the lower left of the screen. 


City, By Series or By Year. These options are displayed in the toolbar at the bottom 

of the screen. 

4. Use the Rank button to add ranking, median, mean and quartile information to the 

table. Use the Swap button to reorganise the data presentation. 

5. Click the Analysis button to calculate and add or replace a row of data to the table 

with moving averages, indices, changes, trends, or subtotals. 



button. 

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7.0.EIU Country Risk Model 

When you enter EIU Country Risk Model, you are presented with the following introductory 

screen with explanations of each primary button on the upper toolbar and an overview of the 

risk rankings. 

The EIU Country Risk Model allows you to measure the overall risk, based on five risk 

categories: currency, sovereign debt, banking, political and economic structure across 120 

countries 1* , assigning each a rating which can be compared across markets and over time. 

1. The page displays the risk rankings of all countries for the current and the previous 

months. Two figures are displayed for each country: its rating (D= most) and its Risk 

score (100= most risk). 

2. EIU scores can be converted to the Moody’s or Fitch/Standard & Poors rating scale, 

using the links proposed on top of the list of countries . 

3. By default, the page shows the figures for the country risk, for the most current date, 

using EIU weights. You can however modify these settings and another type of risk 

(currency risk, sovereign debt risk, banking risk, political risk or economic structure 

risk), another period and another set of weights. Just modify the content of the combo 

1 There also exists a "premium" access covering 20 additional countries 

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7.0. EIU Country Risk Model 

boxes as you wish, then click the red Go button. All ratings and scores will be 

recalculated, based on your new settings. 

4. View the Winners and Losers of the month at bottom left of the page. 

5. Click on a country name to access the details on the scores. 






2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection by Country or Region 

by selecting the appropriate radio button (by default, it is the Country radio button 

which is selected). 



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2. Choose whether you would like to proceed with the selection from a list of categories, 

a list of series names or a list of codes by selecting the appropriate radio button (by 

default, it is the 'A list of categories' radio button which is selected). 


radio button previously selected). To expand the list of series available e.g. Risk 

Indicators, simply click on the + next to that line. 



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7.1.3 Selection by dates 

1. To select data by dates click on Choose/Edit dates. 

2. Highlight the dates you wish to include in the study using the Ctrl key to select a 

group of dates at once. Click on Select to send them to the window at the right. 

Notes : 


series or date concerned to un-check it. The item will be removed from the search. 

To add more countries to your search, simply click on Choose/Edit Countries to return 

to the appropriate selection window and click as many additional boxes as required. 

The same can be done for adding/removing series and data to your data selection. 

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data tables. 

2. The default presentation displays the series and dates for a single country selected . 

To view the data by series or by date instead, click the red By series or By date 



Country, By Series or By Date. These options are displayed in the toolbar at the 


4. Use the Swap button to reorganise the data presentation. 


desired line and clicking the Delete button. 

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7.3. View ratings 

This page displays both a risk summary and detailed risk scores for your selected country. 

1. Select a date, a country and a set of weights from the drop down lists, then press the 

Go button. 

2. By default, the set of weights is the EIU weights. You can create your own weights by 

accessing the Modify weights feature. 

3. The top of the page displays the risk summary: score and rating for each risk category 

(currency risk, sovereign debt risk, banking sector risk, political risk and economic 

structure risk) as well as the overall country risk score and rating. 

4. When available, you can access the risk overview for the selected date. Access to the 

complete report from Country Risk Service is also possible for users subscribing to 

the service. 

5. The detailed risk scores and weighted risk scores are displayed in the second part of 

the page; all questions are regrouped into categories (Politic/institutions; Economic 

policy; Economic structure; macro economy /Cyclical; Finance and liquidity). 

6. The weighted risk scores are calculated, for each of the 5 categories of risk, based on 

the score for the question, and the weight attributed to each question. 

7. Risk totals and adjustments are displayed at bottom of page. 

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7.3.1 Customise risk scores 

The risk model is dynamic. You can modify the score given to the country for any question, if 

your perception of the risk is different from this of the EIU. 

1. To change the risk score for a particular question, just click the question. The question 

and possible answers will be shown with the answer currently selected. Click any 

answer to select it and press GO. 

2. The popup displays also some comment on the question and a reminder of the various 

weights attributed to the question per risk category. 

3. You can navigate to the next or previous question and change the corresponding 

scores. When pressing Go, the system will consider the changes you just made to all 

the questions. 

4. The next screen shows the EIU scores in black and a second column of your scores in 

grey. 

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5. The risk summary on top of the screen will show the EIU weighted scores and ratings 

in black as well as your customised weighted scores and ratings in grey. 

7.3.2 Analyst adjustment 

1. The bottom of the page displays the scores without and with adjustments and the 

possible adjustments. 

2. You can enter adjustments to the total scores. Just click on any line within the last 

block in the page and a popup window opens. 

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3. The adjustment factor can be used to improve or worsen the score of any of the five 

risk categories if it is deemed that the model fails to reflect an important factor 

affecting the country's credit or financial risk. You can assign a positive or negative 

adjustment value, and enter a free comment text which will be displayed as the 

reason for adjustment. 

7.3.3 Save ratings 

1. When you have modified scores and added adjustment values and text, you might 

wish to save your work for further retrieval. Just click on the Save ratings button at 

bottom right of the page. The system will suggest a name for this file, based on the 

country and date and your user name; you can however change this and use another 

name. 

2. Saved ratings can be retrieved, by clicking on the Saved ratings icon at right on the 

top blue bar. 

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7.4. Compare ratings 

1. This allows you to compare risk summaries for multiple countries over one date, or 

one country over multiple dates. Just select from the drop down lists on top of the 

page and press Go. 

2. The page displays the scores and ratings across the countries or dates selected. 

3. If you select to compare risk indicators rather than risk summaries, the page will 

display the scores for one or another category of risk. By default, the currency risk 

scores are displayed, but pressing another radio-button on top of the page will display 

the scores for another risk category. 

7.5. Modify weights 

1. By default, the system uses EIU weights. EIU has designed 3 different sets of weights, 

corresponding to the Euro area countries, the other Industrialised countries, then the 

remaining countries. 

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2. You can design your own set of weights. First choose the set you want to start from 

(for instance the standard set). When you start using the Riskmodel, the list is limited 

to the weights designed by the EIU. Once you have designed and saved own sets, 

these will also be included in the list. 

3. Tabs allow you to specify weights for each risk indicator, per risk category (Currency 

risk, Sovereign debt risk, etc.) The + sign next to a header in the lis allows you to 

unfold it to the corresponding questions. 

4. Use the cursor to change the weights, then press the lock button ( ) to lock or unlock 

a given percentage. 

5. Click on Save weights to save the set that you have just designed. You will be able to 

use it in either the View ratings or the Compare ratings features, and also as a starting 

point for designing a new set of weights. 

7.6. Saved ratings 

This feature allows you to retrieve your Saved ratings. 

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8.0.Common features 

8.1. Saving Search Strategies and Tables 

8.1.1 Search Strategies 

Any sequence of search steps (a Data Selection) can be saved and reused at a later date. 

When you save a strategy and load it at a later date, your search results may change, 

reflecting the new and updated data on the database. 

1. To save the combination of countries (or cities), series and or years you have selected, 

simply go to the Data Selection window, or remain there after you search is 

complete, and click on the red Save the Selection box. 

2. The following window will be displayed allowing you to enter a name for the search 

you would like to save. Enter a name and click Save . 

3. If you have previously saved data selections for the EIU DataServices module you 

are using, they will appear in the Saved Strategy box. Otherwise, a message will be 

displayed indicating that you have no saved search strategies. 

4. To load a strategy you have saved,. click Presets in the EIU DataServices module 

you were using, and select the name of the saved strategy from the Saved 

Selections area (as shown below). 

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8.1.2 Tables 

A saved table differs from a saved search strategy because using a saved table recalls the 

specific results matching your search criteria and will not be affected as data is updated. 

1. To save a table, click the red Save button in the lower right corner of your screen 

(when the table is displayed). 

2. The following window will be displayed allowing you to enter a name for the table you 

would like to save. Enter a name and click Save. 

3. If you have previously saved tables for the EIU DataServices module you are using, 

they will appear in the Saved Table Set box. Otherwise, a message will be displayed 

indicating that you have no saved tables. 

4. To load a table you have saved, click Presets in the EIU DataServices module you 

were using, and select the name of the saved strategy from the Saved Tables area 

(as shown below). 

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8.0. Common features 

8.2. Changing the Currency 

In any module of EIU DataServices you can alter the currency used to display data (when 

tables are displayed). 

1. Simply click the red Currency button in the lower right corner of the screen, then 

select New. 

2. Complete all areas of the resulting Currency window including selecting the currency 

you wish to use, specifying the units (thousands, millions, …), marking the desired 

series to be displayed in this currency and the type of exchange rate you wish to use 

(this choice only exists in EIU CountryData). For more information on this feature, 

click the Advice button. 

3. Name your currency format and click OK when you are finished. 

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8.3. Exporting Information 

EIU DataServices enables exporting to other software programs, including spreadsheets, 

databases, word processor and ASCII formats. Exports can be performed from any table. 

1. While viewing the table with all the desired information, click the Export icon and the 

export dialog appears. 

2. Select the export format you wish to export to 

3. Mark the box Export all tables to one file if you wish to export all of your data 

selections into a single file. 

4. Click the Export button to transfer the data. 

5. You will be prompted to save or open the file and then to select the drive and directory 

on which to save it. Select the drive and enter a name for your exported file. 

6. When the transfer is complete, click the Close button to return to the table in the EIU 

DataServices database you are using. 

7. For very large exports over the Internet, the export will be delayed. You will receive 

your export file within 24 hours by e-mail. 

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8.0. Common features 

8.4. User Profile 

You may access your profile by clicking on the 

Four options are offered : 

Log-in; 

Tables; 

Options; 

Delayed exports. 

icon from the top banner. 

8.4.1 Log-in 

This option allows you to modify your user name or password. It also displays the number of 

credits that remain available. 

8.4.2 Table 

This option allows you to define the number of rows that will be displayed by page. The default 

number is 30. 

You can also define her whether or not you wish to include the information on the series when 

you print or export tables. 

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8.4.3 Options 

This page allows you to define general options: 

 

 

 

 

 

threshold values for correlation coefficient; 

codes used for representing countries and currencies: ISO codes or EIU codes; 

possibility to highlight changed data, when a new release becomes available; 

possibility to hide the lines/columns with na; 

possibility to display a warning message when credits are used. 

8.4.4 Delayed exports 

This option displays the list of exports that have been delayed and are still pending. 

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9.0.User Support 

Bureau van Dijk offers all users full support for both data and technical questions. For 

assistance, please visit our client support website www.bvdep.com/support or contact your 

Account Manager or the nearest Bureau van Dijk office: 

Location Email Telephone 

Austria help.vienna@bvdep.com 49 (1) 958 10 84 

Belgium: help.brussels@bvdep.com 32 (2) 639 06 06 

China help.beijing@bvdep,com 86 (10) 6809 5685 

Eastern Europe: help.bratislava@bvdep.com 421 (2) 5063 3326 

France: help.paris@bvdep.com 33 (01) 53 45 46 00 

Germany: help.frankfurt@bvdep.com 49 (69) 96 36 65 0 

Italy: help.milan@bvdep.com 39 (02) 43 98 22 77 

Japan help.tokyo@bvdep.com 81 (3) 5256 6720 

Netherlands help.amsterdam@bvdep.com 31 (20) 671 99 26 

Portugal: help.madrid@bvdep.com 34 91 454 70 98 

Scandinavia: help.scandinavia@bvdep.com 44 (20) 7549 5000 

Singapore: help.singapore@bvdep.com 65 6325 1230 

Spain: help.madrid@bvdep.com 34 91 454 70 98 

Switzerland help.geneva@bvdep.com 41 22 703 51 43 

United Kingdom help.london@bvdep.com 44 (20) 7549 5000 

United States help.newyork@bvdep,com 1 (212) 797 3550 

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10.0. Index 

A 

Analysing Data........................ 12, 19, 35 

C 

Changing the Currency........................ 63 

D 

Data Selection by Cities, Series and Years 

..................................................... 47 

Data Selection by Countries, Series and 

Years .................................... 6, 16, 33 

E 

EIU CityData...................................... 46 

EIU Country Risk Model ....................... 50 

EIU World Investment Service.............. 32 

Exporting Information ......................... 64 

G 

Getting Started .................................... 1 

I 

Introduction to EIU DATASERVICES.........1 

P 

Presets ...............................................5 

S 

Saving Search Strategies and Tables ..... 61 

System Requirements ...........................1 

U 

User Profile........................................ 65 

User Support ..................................... 67 

V 

Viewing Charts................................... 10 

Viewing Country Outlooks.................... 11 

Viewing country reports....................... 38 

Viewing Tables .....................9, 18, 45, 49 

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