The WBdigital Database: A Digital Repository for the Historical DIW-Wochenbericht, 1928

The WBdigital Database: A Digital Repository for the Historical DIW-Wochenbericht, 1928–1968

Published:2024-09-11 Issue: Volume: Page:
ISSN:0021-4027
Container-title:Jahrbücher für Nationalökonomie und Statistik
language:en
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Author:

Schöps Marcus¹,Wedekind Enrico¹,Gebel Tobias¹,Kempf Andreas O.²,Löwe Peter³,Kohlhepp Luca⁴,Gehrke Alexander⁴,Puppe Frank⁴

Affiliation:

1. Research Infrastructure Department , German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) , Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin , Germany

2. Academic Services Department , ZBW – Leibniz Information Center for Economics , Düsternbrooker Weg 120, 24105 Kiel , Germany

3. IT & eScience , WZB Berlin Social Science Centre , Reichpietschufer 50, 10785 Berlin , Germany

4. Chair for Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Systems , Institute of Computer Science, Wuerzburg University , Am Hubland, D-97074 Wuerzburg , Germany

Abstract

Abstract Economic and social scientists are increasingly interested in historical data, but many relevant sources are still available in analog form, limiting accessibility and research potential. This article introduces the WBdigital database, which aims to improve this situation. The database provides digital access to the DIW Wochenbericht (1928–1968), including its economic texts and time series data covering both German and international perspectives. These research data offer an ideal framework for investigating important research questions related to historical contexts and current economic challenges. Thus, we hope that the WBdigital database will be a valuable tool for researchers interested in economic history.

Funder

Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/jbnst-2024-0055/pdf

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