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WRDS

Wharton Research Data Services - Leading business intelligence and data analytics platform for academic research.

Platform Overview

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) is a leading business intelligence, data analytics, and research platform that enables web-based query to extract and output data from multiple data sources.

Data Repository

WRDS hosts 350+TB of data across all disciplines, including:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Economics
• ESG
• Finance
• Healthcare
• Insurance
• Marketing
• Statistics

This gives users the power to analyze complex information and create a wide range of reliable data models.

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UIUC Access

Subscription Management

WRDS is managed by the Illinois College of Business at UIUC.

Primary Audience

Business school faculty and doctoral students of the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign (UIUC).

Access Requirements
  • On-campus affiliates only
  • Scholarly use only
  • Not for commercial research
Access Restrictions
  • Not accessible to general public
  • Not accessible to UIC or UIS affiliates
  • Not accessible to alumni
Contact Information

Access is available through Business Information Services. Please contact them for access requests and technical support.

Support & Assistance

If you need access to WRDS or encounter any issues during the access process, please contact Business Information Services for assistance.

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