2024 Academic Research Data Market Map
Welcome to the Academic Research Data Market Map - a picture of the commercial data providers that are directly or indirectly working with academic researchers and librarians. This resource was designed to make understanding the different economic and social science data available easier to navigate. Whether you're working on research for publication in a top journal, or in need of quality data for a PhD thesis, the market map provides an intuitive way to navigate academic research data sources.
The below table is continuously updated. Please message Dewey Data with any edits: marketing@deweydata.io
Academic Research Data Provider Collection Methodology:
A comprehensive review of Data as a Service (DaaS) companies was conducted to determine whether they offer programs or resources for academic use. This review primarily focused on data providers rather than tools for data manipulation or analysis. In addition, secondary sources such as the WRDS and Dewey websites were consulted to identify indirect channels of data access. Publicly available datasets and archives were excluded from this initial phase of the research.
Further insight was gained from a study by Edward Junhao Lim (University of Connecticut) and Jiebei Luo (New York University), which analyzed over 500 journal articles published between 2020 and 2022 authored by researchers at NYU Stern School of Business and the UConn School of Business. Their research proved invaluable, as they compiled a detailed list of datasets cited in these articles, expanding the pool of data providers contributing to academic research. Learn more about their research from their 2023 presentation.
Categories of Data for Academic Research:
- Banking and Insurance Data - Comprehensive data on financial institutions, banking operations, insurance policies, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance.
- Company Financial Data - In-depth insights into company revenue, profitability, balance sheets, cash flow, earnings reports, and financial health, supporting corporate valuation and investment research.
- Company Insights Data - Detailed corporate profiles, executive leadership strategies, business performance metrics, competitive positioning, and operational efficiencies.
- Consumer Transaction Data - Data on consumer spending habits, purchase behaviors, retail sales trends, e-commerce activities, and credit card transactions.
- Debt & Leveraged Finance Data - Data on corporate debt structures, credit ratings, leveraged buyouts, bond markets, and high-yield debt instruments, aiding in financial risk analysis.
- Economic & Geopolitical Data - Macroeconomic indicators, GDP growth, inflation trends, trade policies, political stability, and global economic shifts shaping international markets and economies.
- Environmental Data - Climate and weather-related datasets, environmental sustainability metrics, ESG factors, and climate risk assessments for research on sustainability and policy impact.
- Finance Data - Comprehensive coverage of capital markets, investment strategies, asset management, financial instruments, and portfolio analytics for investment research and financial modeling.
- Global Market Data - Data on international trade flows, foreign exchange rates, emerging markets, global economic performance, and cross-border financial trends impacting global commerce.
- Healthcare Data - Insights into healthcare systems, medical providers, patient outcomes, and public health trends for in-depth medical and healthcare studies.
- Human Capital Data - Workforce trends, employment statistics, job market fluctuations, corporate hiring practices, organizational behavior, and diversity & inclusion metrics influencing the labor economy.
- Intellectual Property Data - Data on patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing agreements, R&D activity, and innovation trends, supporting analysis of technological advancements and legal protections.
- Location Data - Geospatial data, including points of interest (POIs), demographic distributions, and geographic boundaries, used for mapping, urban planning, and market analysis.
- Media Data - Market intelligence on media consumption, advertising expenditures, digital and traditional media performance, social media engagement, and audience analytics for media research.
- Mobility Data - Movement data that tracks human foot traffic, commuting patterns, and flows between locations, providing insights into population movement and behavioral trends.
- News & Events Data - Real-time and historical data on breaking news, global events, and major economic developments.
- Real Estate Data - Data on both residential and commercial markets, including property values, trends, and more.
- Travel & Hospitality Data - Insights into tourism patterns, airline and hotel performance, and travel behavior shaping global travel and hospitality sectors.
- US Market Data - A deep dive into the U.S. economy, including industry-specific financial data, trends, and regulatory updates affecting domestic businesses.