Google Dataset Search is an easy to use site that covers millions of datasets across the social sciences, including Economics. Note that it includes subscription datasets as well as free ones. Check the library website to see if we have access to subscription datasets (ask me if unsure).
Our World in Data is much more selective, but a useful site for some topics, notably because it includes essays which provide context and background information about data for various research areas.
Other portals that can be useful:
DataPortals.org lists nearly 600 open data portals around the world
Gesis Data Search cross-searches portals and repositories for social science data
Harvard Dataverse well-known repository of datasets
ICPSR leading US-based data repository
Re3data global registry of research data repositories, all subject areas
Many countries have a national data archive (such as UK Data Archive in the UK), and a list of some major ones is provided here
The resources listed below are fairly general in nature. Use the topic tabs under More Resources to locate specialised sources of data.
Finding appropriate sources of data and statistics is not always easy. If you cannot find what you are looking for, please do get in touch.
The Cross-National Time-Series Data Archive (CNTS) was initiated by Arthur S. Banks in 1968 with the aim of assembling, in machine readable, longitudinal format, certain of the aggregate data resources of The Statesmans Yearbook.
Mintel Academic gives access to consumer and market intelligence reports and data. The Library subscribes to the following sections: Mintel Trends, Mintel Market Sizes, UK Food Service, UK Leisure, UK Travel, UK Lifestyles, UK Media, and UK Retail Overview.
The Global Market Information Database (GMID) is a online business information resource providing intelligence on industries, countries and consumers, combining global expertise with local insight from analysts around the world.
See the Politics subject guide for further links to Public Opinion polls
