If you're doing a PESTLE analysis for a company or industry in the United States
- United States Country Profile (MarketLine )This profile analyzes the political, economic, social, technological, legal, and environmental (PESTLE) structure in the US. Each PESTLE factor is explored on four parameters: current strengths, current challenges, future prospects, and future risks.
- NetAdvantage (S&P) This link opens in a new windowLook for Industry Surveys - they include discussions of the regulatory environment. Check the "Operating Environment" section under "Industry Trend" in the report.
- Mergent Online by FTSE Russell This link opens in a new windowGo to "Industry Analysis" -- "Mergent Reports"
Check the section "Current Environment" in the report.
Resources for PESTLE Analysis on a Region/City level
- GlobalData Explorer This link opens in a new windowSelect "Analysis" and then "Countries & Cities" and then "City Profiles" from the dropdown menu to find a PESTLE report for your city of research. NOTE: There is not a ready-made PESTLE analysis available for every city.
You can also click on "Databases" to search "City Statistics" and "Country Statistics".
Industry Trend/Forecast
- IBISWorld Industry Market Research. Provides key statistics and analysis for over 700 US industries - everything from Shoes Stores to Gold Ore Mining and all industries in between. Includes life cycle analysis, barriers to entry, market share, industry outlook, and competitive landscape, etc.
- MarketLine Advantage. An international market research database providing thousands of in-depth industry reports, company, and country information.
- Mintel Current. Contains fulltext market research reports covering global consumer markets, with an emphasis on U.S. and European markets. Analyzes market share, segmentation, trends, and consumer demographics.
PESTLE Analysis - Political
Examples:
- government type and stability
- freedom of press, rule of law, levels of bureacracy & corruption
- regulation and de-regulation trends
- social and employment legislation
- tax policy and trade & tariff controls
- likely changes in the political environment
PESTLE Analysis - Economic
Examples:
- stage of business cycle
- current & projected economic growth, e.g. GDP / GNP growth
- inflation & interest rates
- unemployment and labor supply
- labor costs
- levels of disposable income & income distribution
- impact of globalization
- likely impact of technological or other change on the economy
- likely changes in the economic environment
PESTLE Analysis - Social
Examples:
- population growth rate and age profile
- population health, education & social mobility, and attitudes to these
- population employment patterns, job market freedom & attitudes to work
- press attitudes, public opinion, social attitudes & social taboos
- lifestyle choices and attitudes to these
- socio-cultural changes
- health consciousness
PESTLE Analysis - Technology
Examples:
- impact of emerging technologies
- impact of internet, reduction in communication costs & increased remote working
- research & development (R&D) activity
- impact of technology transfer
- degree of automation
- rate of technological change
PESTLE Analysis - Legal
Examples:
- antitrust law
- consumer law
- discrimination law
- employment law
- health & safety laws
PESTLE Analysis - Environmental
Examples:
- weather
- natural disasters
- climate
- climate change
- environmental taxes
- demand for "green" products