Google econometrics and unemployment forecasting

Abstract: "The current economic crisis requires fast information to predict economic behavior early, which is difficult at times of structural changes. This paper suggests an innovative new method of using data on internet activity for that purpose. It demonstrates strong correlations between keyword searches and unemployment rates using monthly German data and exhibits a strong potential for the method used." [author's abstract]

Location
Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
Extent
Online-Ressource, 18 S.
Language
Englisch
Notes
Veröffentlichungsversion

Bibliographic citation
RatSWD Research Notes ; Bd. 41

Classification
Wirtschaft

Event
Veröffentlichung
(where)
Berlin
(when)
2009
Creator
Askitas, Nikos
Zimmermann, Klaus F.
Contributor
Rat für Sozial- und Wirtschaftsdaten (RatSWD)

URN
urn:nbn:de:0168-ssoar-416342
Rights
Open Access unbekannt; Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
Last update
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Time of origin

  • 2009

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