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You're tasked with economic modeling. Which data sources should you prioritize for maximum impact?

In economic modeling, your data sources are crucial. To ensure impactful results, consider these priorities:

- Government databases often provide comprehensive and reliable statistics on a range of economic indicators.

- Academic and research institutions can offer insightful, peer-reviewed data that's crucial for robust models.

- Industry reports give specific insights into market trends and forecasts that can sharpen your analysis.

Which data sources have proven most valuable in your economic modeling? Share your experiences.

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You're tasked with economic modeling. Which data sources should you prioritize for maximum impact?

In economic modeling, your data sources are crucial. To ensure impactful results, consider these priorities:

- Government databases often provide comprehensive and reliable statistics on a range of economic indicators.

- Academic and research institutions can offer insightful, peer-reviewed data that's crucial for robust models.

- Industry reports give specific insights into market trends and forecasts that can sharpen your analysis.

Which data sources have proven most valuable in your economic modeling? Share your experiences.

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    Stavros Theodoridis

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    📊 Effective economic modeling relies heavily on quality data. Based on my experiences, here are the sources I trust the most: 🏛 Government Databases: They provide reliable, comprehensive statistics that form the backbone of sound analyses. 📚 Academic Research: Offers innovative methodologies and deep insights that are crucial for developing robust models. 📈 Industry Reports: Essential for understanding current market trends and making informed predictions. 💡 These sources consistently deliver the most impactful insights for projects. #EconomicModeling #DataScience #Analytics

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    Federico Izaguirre

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    In my opinion when it comes to economic modeling, having the right data sources is crucial. Here are some examples that could be top data sources to prioritize for maximum impact: 1* Government Sources A comprehensive catalog of government data, including financial and economic datasets. 2* Bureau of Labor Statistics: Provides data on employment, inflation, and productivity. 3* Federal Reserve System: Offers data on interest rates, banking, and monetary policy. Also can be very helpful information from international sources like the IMF and the World Bank

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    Sulaiman Al-Nasser Mohammed

    Associate Professor of Finance | CPA Australia | PhD | FinTech & AI in Banking | Financial Researcher & Educator

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    World Bank (WB): Provides NPL ratios, interest rates, and economic indicators. International Monetary Fund (IMF): World Economic Outlook and Financial Soundness Indicators. Bank for International Settlements (BIS): Global financial stability reports and banking regulations. Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED): U.S. financial and economic indicators, useful for benchmarking.

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    Kostas Diamantikos

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    When it comes to economic modelling, credible and reliable data are valuable, as well as a solid methodology. Government databases and sources provide useful statistics, facts and figures. Therefore, in my humble opinion they consist the basis of all models. Moreover, examining the aspect of methodology, academic analysis is an excellent source.

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    Carlos A. León D.

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    Today, is very important combinated official database with granularity data from real time (or high frequency). Because the economic agents, have quick reaction (and also heteregeneous form) at economic policy.

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    Rajesh Varghese

    Economics Faculty. M.A (Public Ad. Eng. & Eco); B.Ed; BJMC; IB Examiner & TL.

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    For economic modeling, it's essential to prioritize data sources that offer reliable, accurate, and comprehensive information. Some top data sources to consider: Macroeconomic Data Sources International Economic Data Sources Industry-Specific Data Sources Government Data Sources These data sources will provide with a solid foundation for economic modeling. Remember to evaluate the credibility and reliability of each source to ensure the accuracy of models.

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    Giuliana Wiese

    Founder y CEO | Consultoría | Mentoría | Speaker | Finanzas | Gestión de Proyectos | Presupuestos | Bancos | B2B | B2C | OKR | Productividad personal | Hábitos | Inmobiliaria | Construcción | Servicios | ONG

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    Para modelar la economía de Perú, es clave usar fuentes confiables y actualizadas como: -El INEI brinda datos sobre PBI, inflación y empleo, esenciales para evaluar el desempeño económico. -El BCRP proporciona información sobre política monetaria, tipo de cambio y tasas de interés, facilitando la previsión de escenarios financieros. -La SMV ofrece datos del mercado de valores, inversión y riesgos del sector privado, permitiendo analizar el impacto financiero.

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    Saeda Najafizada

    Data, Policy & Research Analyst | Economist

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    In my experience, these sources are the most valuable for economic modeling: Government databases – National statistics offices, central banks, and institutions like Destatis and Eurostat provide reliable data on GDP, employment, and more. International organizations – The World Bank, IMF, OECD, and UNCTAD offer key macroeconomic indicators, trade data, and global outlooks. Academic research & think tanks – Institutions like NBER, CEPR, and DIW Berlin provide deeper analysis and innovative methods. Industry reports & market data – McKinsey, PwC, and EIU help track sector trends. Combining these sources ensures solid, data-driven insights. #EconomicModeling #DataMatters #DevelopmentEconomics

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    Márcio Nunes

    Contador | COO | Chief Operating Officer

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    Para obter o impacto máximo na modelagem econômica, é essencial priorizar fontes de dados que sejam abrangentes, confiáveis e atualizadas . Alguns dos mais relevantes incluem: Bancos de dados governamentais : IBGE, Banco Central, Receita Federal (Brasil) Banco Mundial, FMI, Eurostat (internacional) Oferecem estatísticas econômicas essenciais, como PIB, inflação, desemprego e balança comercial. Instituições acadêmicas e de pesquisa : Trabalhos revisados por pares garantem rigor metodológico. Universidades e grupos de reflexão publicam frequentemente estudos aprofundados sobre setores específicos. Relatórios do setor privado : Dados empresariais sobre vendas, investimentos e inovação são valiosos para análise.

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    Bujar MULLARAJ

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    The tourism sector is my priority, based on my work experience and time in the sector where i have worked. This requires me to always be informed about this sector!

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