What’s not to love about free data
IMF Blog, January 26, 2015
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- Published: January 26, 2015
Overview
- Publication date: January 26, 2015
- The IMF has released a new, free online data tool.
- Much of the IMF’s data has been available free of charge, but some data was available online for a fee. Not anymore—if it’s online, it’s free.
- You’re welcome.
Data coverage and examples
- Includes budget numbers
- Includes balance of payments data
- Includes debt statistics
- Includes critical global indicators
Features and functionality
- Wonky Warning The data platform provides greater dynamic data visualizations, which show development over time and interact with each other.
- Includes a richer library of statistical tools, such as forecasting, smoothing, and aggregation.
- The platform strengthens the narrative and analysis of any data and allows users to customize their data experience.
Policy relevance and benefits
- Good data supports good policy choices.
- With reliable and timely economic data, people can identify turning points in the economy or see looming risks.
Source: IMF blog page “What’s not to love about free data” (January 26, 2015).