LibGuides: Business: Data Sources

Other UCSD Library Guides to Statistical Sources & Datasets

Not finding what you need using the resources of the box on the right? Try one of these.

Data & Statistics Libguide
This one is the go-to guide for an overview of all statistical data we have. There is a section dedicated to business/economics.
U.S. Government Information Libguide
U.S. Census Research
OECD iLibrary
This source covers many topics, plus it's our interface for the IEA statistics data (world energy statistics).

Selected Books

Analytics and Dynamic Customer Strategy by John F. Tanner
Call Number: Wiley ebook
ISBN: 9781118905739
Publication Date: 2014
This complete guide provides a process for rigorous decision making in navigating the data-driven industry shift, informing marketing practice, and aiding businesses in early adoption. Using data from a five-year study to illustrate important concepts and scenarios along the way, the author speaks directly to marketing and operations professionals who may not necessarily be big data savvy.
A Concise Guide to Market Research by Marko Sarstedt; Erik Mooi
Call Number: Springer ebook
ISBN: 9783642539640
Publication Date: 2014
This accessible, practice-oriented and compact text provides a hands-on introduction to market research.
Basic Marketing Research: using Microsoft Excel data analysis by Alvin C. Burns; Ronald F. Bush
Call Number: Geisel 6th fl HF5415.2 B7787
ISBN: 9780135078228
Publication Date: 2011
Basic Data Analysis for Time Series with R by DeWayne R. Derryberry
Call Number: O'Reilly & Wiley e-books
ISBN: 1118593375
Publication Date: 2014
Presents modern methods to analyzing data with multiple applications in a variety of scientific fields. Written at a readily accessible level, Basic Data Analysis for Time Series with R emphasizes the mathematical importance of collaborative analysis of data used to collect increments of time or space. Features real-world examples to provide readers with practical hands-on experience.

Statistical Data Sources

For datasets with company financials or that produce company lists, see the Companies tab of this guide.

ProQuest Statistical Insight
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1973-present. Huge database of citations to statistical publications from U.S. federal and state governments, international agencies, nonprofit and educational institutions, and private publishers including trade and industry groups. Full text of the publication or report is often included, and many tables are downloadable in Excel. Particularly good for demographic and country-level information. Previous name Statistical Universe.
As of 2020, subscription includes:
Statistical Insight Tables
Statistical Insight Statistical Reference Index Full Text
Statistical Insight American Statistics Index Abstracts and Indexing ONLY (no current full text)
ProQuest Statistical Insight IIS Abstracts and Indexing Web Service (no current full text)
ProQuest Statistical Insight SRI Abstracts and Indexing Web Service

Data Planet [UCSD Only]
Provides easy access to statistical data. Sources include: Bombay Stock Exchange, British Bankers' Association, Chicago Board Options, Exchange, China Data Center, D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), Dave Leip's Atlas of US Presidential Elections, Defense Manpower Data Center, Deutsche Börse Group, Dow Jones, Easy Analytic Software Inc. (EASI), Eurostat, FTSE Group, HSI Services Limited (Hong Kong), International Monetary Fund, London Bullion Market Association , London Platinum & Palladium Market, NASDAQ OMX Group, National Bureau of Economic Research, Nikkei, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Standard & Poor's, World Bank, World Resource Institute, Xignite, and many US Federal agencies.
Global Market Information Database (GMID)
GMID presents reports on consumers and markets. Reports include details about consumer market segmentation, industry forecasts, consumer spending and attititudes, and economic and business trends. It's also a great source to download demographic information to show timeline trends.

Global Financial Database
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Financial and economic data covering over 150 countries and over 6,500 historical and current data series. Bonds, T-bills, unemployment, GDP, commodity prices, exchange rates, and more, some dating back to 1900. Note: To access, use the “Login Anonymously” option and choose GFDatabase in the left nav bar.
Key Business Ratios
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This online version of Dun & Bradstreet's Industry Norms and Key Business Ratios includes current benchmarking data for U.S. public and private businesses using parameters of solvency, profitability and efficiency for 800 lines of business. Features include importing and exporting of data. For historical ratios (older than current five years), use the Mergent Archives.
SimplyAnalytics
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SimplyAnalytics is a web-based mapping application that lets users quickly create professional-quality thematic maps and reports using demographic, business, and marketing data for the United States. Access limited to 5 simultaneous users. Try again later if refused. Includes EASI/MediaMark Research Incorporated (MRI) and Simmons LOCAL data packages. (formerly known as SimplyMap).
IBISWorld Industry Intelligence
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IBISWorld contains U.S. and global industry market research reports, including a specialized collection of China Industry Reports. It also provides U.S. business risk ratings, and selected economic and demographic data. Contents are downloadable as full reports or selected elements, such as SWOT analyses, statistical tables and graphs.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
This resource was published annually from 1878-2012, and compiles tables and other numeric information on population, govenment, business, health, education, and much more, that is compiled by U.S. governement agencies. The PQ Statistical Insight (link above) also includes this content in its searches, but some people prefer to use this product on its own.
p County Business Patterns/ZIP Code Business Patterns
County Business Patterns (CBP) is an annual series that provides subnational economic data by industry, including the number of establishments and employment.

Fitch Country Risk & Industry Research
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Fitch is leading, independent provider of proprietary data, analysis, ratings, rankings, and forecasts covering 175 countries and 25 industry sectors. Includes lengthy country and industry reports, financial markets and commodities coverage, plus newsletters and daily alerts. Formerly Business Monitor. Login in with campus Single Sign On (SSO) credentials.
Sports Market Analytics (formerly SBRnet)
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Sports Market Analytics provides "one-stop" access to market research, consumer demographics, and industry news related to a broad range of sporting activities, events and facilities. Coverage includes US and international sport, along the dimensions of professional and college sports, leagues, events, athletes, fans, sponsorship, branding and merchandise (apparel, footwear, equipment), broadcast and social media, mobile sports, attendance and trends. There are some directories with links to sports management education programs and employment resources.
Statista
Easy-to-search database of frequently sought statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources. Data is usually displayed as a graph and downloadable in Excel. Although the UC Libraries recently canceled our subscription access, Basic-level data is still available with free registration.

Datastream's ESG Data

The Refinitiv ESG data is hosted on Refinitiv Workspace. Once you register, go to the Apps Library and type ESG to see what is available to use.

Refinitiv Workspace
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Although Workspace primarily provides financial and economic data, news, equity reports, and company & industry analysis, it also features unique content about companies’ ESG performance, sustainable leadership monitoring (SLM), and peer analysis. First-time users register here, https://my.refinitiv.com/productregistration.html (ESG data is in the basic license, called “Workspace for Students”).
RW is only available to UC San Diego students, faculty, and staff; only for non-commercial, academic research. It replaces ThomsonONE/Investext and Datastream, and now works across several browsers.

Register only once; otherwise login to Workspace using the main link. You may use web or desktop app version (includes the Workspace add-in for Excel), once you are registered.

Business: Data Sources

Other UCSD Library Guides to Statistical Sources & Datasets

Selected Books

Statistical Data Sources

Datastream's ESG Data

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