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WRDS

This guide provides an introduction to the WRDS platform.

Videos

WRDS provides a large number of very helpful videos that provide overviews or show specific tools and queries.  Many are accompanied by the corresponding slide deck.

Here are a few examples:

View the complete list at http://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/dart-pathways/.

Classroom tools

WRDS provides teaching tools that use the WRDS platform and datasets to provide instruction in key business concepts for students.  Lessons are offered in areas such as accounting, investments, and macroeconomics.  Sample lessons include learning objectives, activities, discussion questions, and so on.

View the Classroom Toolkit offerings at https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/classroom/.

Knowledgebase and Research Applications

Knowledgebase articles are written by the WRDS support team to address common questions related to each dataset.  Check under the name of your dataset to see what types of questions have been addressed.  Visit the Knowledgebase at https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/support/support-articles/.

The Research Applications section contains more in-depth instructions on replicating procedures used in widely-cited research.  It offers ready-to-use algorithms and programming for a wide range of topics.  See the list of Research Applications at https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/support/applications/.

WRDS and vendor contact information

WRDS: https://wrds-support.wharton.upenn.edu/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=360001322651

Vendors: https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/pages/about/data-vendors/

Questions about your account can be sent to UA's WRDS rep: Karen Chapman, Director of Branch Library Services, kchapman@ua.edu