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A guide to international studies research at CSU Libraries.
Top International Studies & Social Science Data Resources
- Sage DataCoverage: Varies depending on the dataset.
The largest repository of standardized and structured statistical data, Data Planet includes over 6.2 billion datasets and offers immediate access to data presented in charts, maps, graphs, and table form. Users can compare billions of indicators at the county, MSA, census-tract, state, and country level. - Data.govCoverage: Varies
Data, tools, and resources to conduct research, develop web and mobile applications, design data visualizations. Most data is downloadable
- Google Dataset SearchA search engine that helps researchers locate online data that is freely available (still in Beta testing).
- Harvard Dataverse NetworkLargest collection of social science research data.
- ICPSR: Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social ResearchCoverage: 1962 to present
Data archive of research in the social and behavioral sciences. Data in education, aging, criminal justice, substance abuse, terrorism, and other fields. - Social ExplorerCoverage: 1790 to present
Social Explorer is an online research tool designed to provide quick and easy access to current and historical census data and demographic information. The web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change. - Statistical Abstract of the U.S. (ProQuest)Coverage: 1878 to present
A comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
- The MacrodataGuideThe MarcroDataGuide is a starting point for researches and students worldwide in search of high quality data for social science research. Created by the Norwegian Social Science Data Services, it informs not only on which data are out there and where they can be found, it also provides a qualitative assessment of these resources.
- World Bank Open DataThe World Bank provides free and open access to a comprehensive set of data about development in countries around the globe.
- International Monetary Fund (IMF) DataIMF is the source of most international monetary statistics. Includes multiple databases: International Financial Statistics; Government Finance Statistics; Balance of Trade Statistics; and balance of payment statistics. Data from 1948 - present for some data points.
- Eurostat (European Union Statistics)Top place to look for European statistics on economy and finance, population and social conditions, industry, trade, and services, agriculture and fisheries, transport, environment and energy, science and technology, and general and regional statistics. Includes numeric and geospatial data.
- OECD iLibraryOECD iLibrary is the online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development featuring its books, papers, statistics, and data. Some content is only offered to subscribers.
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