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  1. Global Financial Data

    Global Financial Data (GFD) is a comprehensive economic and financial time-series database covering 150 countries and 6,500 different data series. GFD includes data on stock markets from 1690, exchange rates from 1590, interest rates from 1700, commodities from 1500, and inflation from 1264. Users can download data into spreadsheet format or use the graphing features. The GFD Encyclopedia, available on the GFD web site under “Publications”, provides information on the data series in the database, including time period covered, frequency, sources, historical changes that have affected the series, background information, and other explanations about changes in the composition in the indices. The strengths of the database, which is updated daily, lie in global financial data, the U. S. stock market, and a new database on U.S. real estate.
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  2. Historical Statistics of the United States

    Historical Statistics of the U. S. presents national statistics from colonial times to the present. Included are statistics on U.S. population, including characteristics, vital statistics, internal and international migration, as well as data on work and welfare, economic structure and performance, economic sectors, and governance and international relations. Tables may be downloaded for use in spreadsheets and other applications. This resource is also available in a five volume hard copy set. Global Insights Basic Economics This database presents a selection of historical time-series data on the U.S. economy from federal agencies and private organizations. Some concepts go back to the early 20th century.
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  3. Global Insights Basic Economics

    This database presents a selection of historical time-series data on the U.S. economy from federal agencies and private organizations. Some concepts go back to the early 20th century.
    (Harvard users only: Harvard ID and University PIN required)