Data & Statistics - ECON 091C: Research Seminar - Public Policy (SC)

Statistics by Topic

PolicyMap
PolicyMap is an online data and mapping application that gives access to over 15,000 indicators related to demographics, housing, crime, mortgages, health, jobs and more. Data is available at all common geographies (address, block group, census tract, zip code, county, city, state, MSA) as well as unique geographies like school districts and political boundaries.

Our World in Data
Data visualizations and analysis on a broad range of topics including health, demographics, living conditions, and economic development. Allows you to trace changes over time and make comparisons across countries. Data sources include international institutions (e.g. OECD, UN) and research articles.

Statistical Abstract of the United States
Quickly find authoritative statistical information about the social, economic, and political conditions of the US. The Statistical Abstract compiles statistics by topic, bringing together data collected by various US government agencies into one resource.

Use this as an alternative to Google when you don't know which sources provide reliable data sources for a topic.

For example, you can use the Statistical Abstract to find voting and registration rates by age, sex, race, region, education, and employment status. You learn that the Census Bureau collects and reports this data, so you might go there directly next time.
Social Explorer
Offers access to reports and interactive maps for the U.S. Census (1790-present), World Development Indicators (1960-2013), and Eurostat (European Union data), among others. A project of Queens College, sponsored by the New York Times and the National Science Foundation.