This introductory session provides an overview of Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) and its key tools for financial, economic, and business research. Participants will learn how to navigate the WRDS platform, explore subscribed data sources, extract data for analysis, and use its research, analytics, and classroom tools effectively.

WRDS is a comprehensive Internet-based data management system that allows researchers to easily retrieve information from a wide variety of financial, economic, and marketing data sources. This hosted data service has become the focus for quantitative data research and is recognized by the academic and financial research community around the world as the leading business intelligence tool.
Select the Register tab or link “Register for a WRDS Account.”