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Maddison Project Global Economic Evolution 2020
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The purpose of this database is to provide essential information for understanding comparative economic performance and income changes over extended time spans. It is significant for researchers studying global economic inequality, long-term development patterns, and the evolution of world economies. The 2020 update integrates recent work by economic historians on long-term growth, making it a highly complete resource in this field.
Columns
- countrycode: A three-letter code used to identify each country (e.g., GBR).
- country: The full name of the nation (e.g., United Kingdom).
- year: The chronological observation point for the recorded data.
- gdppc: Gross Domestic Product per capita (Note: Approximately 9% of records are missing values in this column).
- pop: Population figures (Note: Approximately 21% of records are missing values in this column).
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format and is entitled
Maddison Project Dataset 2020 Raw.csv, with a file size of approximately 677.24 kB. It contains 5 columns. There are over 21,700 total valid records across the columns. The expected update frequency for this data is annually.Usage
- Analysing historical patterns of economic growth and decline.
- Modeling and forecasting long-term economic development.
- Studying the historical impact of demographics on national income.
- Supporting academic research into global economic inequality.
Coverage
Geographic Scope: The data spans 169 distinct countries globally, with frequent representation for nations like the United Kingdom and Sweden.
Time Range: The observation years range from as early as 1861 up to 2018, providing a very long-run perspective.
Demographic Scope: Population (
pop) figures are included, though roughly one-fifth of the population data is currently missing.License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Economic Historians: To analyse macro-economic trends and validate long-term growth theories.
- University Researchers: For statistical analysis of economic convergence and divergence among nations.
- Policy Analysts: To provide historical context when assessing contemporary economic policy options.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Maddison Project Global Economic Evolution 2020
- Historical GDP and Income Levels (Long-Run)
- Comparative Economic Growth Data (169 Countries)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Maddison Project Global Economic Evolution 2020
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