Data Greatest Hits

Some data are used by researchers in many disciplines.  Here is a selective list of our most popular datasets.

Census of Population and Housing

Our Census holdings include summary and public use micodata files for the Census of Population and Housing from 1960 to 2000, as well as some  research files compiled from earlier censuses and many reference files.

Current Population Surveys

Conducted by the Bureau of the Census for the Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPS is a basic monthly survey on employment and subject specific topical supplements (e.g., school enrollment, smoking behavior, computer use, temporary and contingent work). 

Ownership Reporting System and Insider Filings

Over twenty years of Securities and Exchange Commission historical data reported on Forms 3, 4, and 5. Files obtained from the National Archives.

Bureau of Health Professions Area Resources File

A county-level file with economic, health care, demographic, and mortality and morbibity variables compiled from a variety of public and private sources.

County Business Patterns

Over 30 years of data on establishments, payroll, and employment by sector.

Voter News Service Exit Polls

Polls for national and state-level elections.

Consolidated Federal Funds Reports

Almost 20 years of information on federal financing  provided to local agencies.

Global Insight Basic Economics

Economic time series from the federal government statistical agencies, The Conference Board, Standard & Poor's, Dow Jones, and other sources.

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On the other hand, some of our data are very specialized:

Case Handling Information Processing System [CHIPS], 1984-1999 

Disposition of cases handled by the National Labor Relations Board.  We also own earlier NLRB data on unfair labor practice cases, representation cases, and elections.

National Longitudinal Alcohol Epidemiologic Survey, 1992

Sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Designed to measure characteristics of the alcohol-dependent population, access to and utilization of treatment programs, and incidence of codependence.

National Study of the Changing Workforce, 1992 and 1997

Surveys covering home/work commitments, including professional advancement, family care commitments, and social support networks.

New York State Local Government Database

Financial information provided to the State Comptroller's office by cities, counties, towns, villages, and school districts.

Employment Opportunities Pilot Projects, 1980

Composed of household and employer surveys, this study includes variables on training, attrition, and benefits.

Survey of Family Income and Expenditure [Taiwan]

Annual survey of household wealth and income, similar to the U.S. Current Population Survey.

Puget Sound Transportation Panel, 1989-1997

A household panel study focusing on travel behavior.