articleEconomic RecordJun 1, 2012Closed access

Predicting the Present with Google Trends

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Abstract

In this paper we show how to use search engine data to forecast near‐term values of economic indicators. Examples include automobile sales, unemployment claims, travel destination planning and consumer confidence.

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Keywords
  • Data science
  • Business
  • Computer science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Decent work and economic growth
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