Year: 2008
Type: report
Abstract: This paper describes the existing research (as of February 2008) on real-time data analysis, divided into five areas: (1) data revisions; (2) forecasting; (3) monetary policy analysis; (4) macroeconomic research; and (5) current analysis of business and financial conditions.In each area, substantial progress has been made in recent years, with researchers gaining insight into the impact of data revisions.In addition, substantial progress has been made in developing better real-time data sets around the world.Still, additional research is needed in key areas, and research to date has uncovered even more fruitful areas worth exploring.
Source: Working paper
Author: Dean Croushore
Institutions: University of Richmond, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
Language: English
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W3123955313