EconomicsComputer ScienceBusiness
Hyunyoung Choi, H. Varian
2009.4.2ECONOMIC RECORD
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.
Citation format
CHOI, Hyunyoung; VARIAN, H. Predicting the present with google trends. ECONOMIC RECORD, 2009, 88: 2–9.