Datasets#
The defining feature of empirical research is its use of quantitative data. Below is a running list of readily available datasets:
Dataset Repository#
World Bank: https://data.worldbank.org#
Provides global economic, financial, and development data, including indicators on poverty, education, and health.
OECD: https://data.oecd.org#
Offers data on economic growth, employment, education, and social indicators from member countries.
U.S. Census Bureau: https://data.census.gov/#
Contains demographic, housing, and economic data for the United States, including census and survey data.
Bureau of Economic Analysis: https://www.bea.gov/data#
Provides data on U.S. economic performance, including GDP, trade, and industry statistics.
European Union Open Data Portal: https://data.europa.eu/en#
Features datasets from various EU institutions on topics like economy, environment, and social issues.
International Monetary Fund: https://www.imf.org/en/data#
Offers global financial and economic data, including exchange rates, fiscal data, and balance of payments statistics.
Data.gov: https://www.data.gov#
A comprehensive repository of datasets from various U.S. government agencies on topics such as agriculture, climate, and transportation.
UN Data: https://data.un.org#
Contains a wide range of global data from the United Nations on topics such as population, economic development, and environment.
National Bureau of Economic Research: https://www.nber.org/data#
Provides economic data and research datasets, including working papers, historical economic data, and macroeconomic indicators.
Development Economics Data: http://devecondata.blogspot.com/#
Offers a variety of datasets for development economics research.