This 9th edition of The Handbook of Country Risk is an invaluable resource both for companies developing international trade and for entrepreneurs and their advisors concerned with international investment. Compiled by Coface the world s number one in insurable trading risks, this authoritative reference source provides up-to-date analysis of the risks involved in trading with or investing in 152 countries, giving each one a unique risk rating. For finance departments, the handbook crucially assesses the likelihood of payment default. And for business developers and would-be investors, it weighs the risks and opportunities in markets."