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Major Statistical Indexes and Databases: Introduction

Description of the major multidisciplinary subscription statistical indexes and databases at the MSU Libraries

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About this guide

This guide provides information about the major subscription multi-disciplinary statistical indexes and databases available through the MSU Libraries. It does not include non-subscription statistical databases such as American Factfinder, UNData, World Bank Open Data, etc.

The following general statistical databases are profiled:

  • Historical Statistics of the United States
  • PolicyMap
  • ProQuest International Datasets
  • ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States
  • ProQuest Statistical Abstracts of the World
  • ProQuest Statistical Insight
  • SimplyMap
  • Social Explorer
  • Statista

Additional subject-specific statistical databases are available in the Libraries' general E-Resources collections and from the Business Library E-Resources, including but not limited to the following list:

  • Ad$pender
  • Automotive News Data Center
  • Bloomberg
  • BusinessDecision
  • China Data Center
  • Datamyne
  • DemographicsNow
  • Indiastat
  • International Financial Statistics Online
  • LandScan Population
  • OECD iLibrary Statistics
  • Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
  • Simmons OneView (Simmons Study of Media and Markets)
  • UN Comtrade
  • WardsAuto.com Premium
  • Wharton Research Data Services
  • World Bank E-Library

Please consult additional subject-specific research guides for other resources, or ask a librarian.

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