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Data Resources

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Yale University Library, and others at Yale, purchase and subscribe to many data sources critical to research in the social sciences. In addition, Yale has arranged to acquire data from other proprietary sources directly or through arrangements with third parties.

Data Spotlight:

Consumer Consumption and Spending

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Researchers at Yale have recently gained access to a set of unique and interesting data related to the consumption and spending patterns of U.S. consumers and households. These include:

  • MBHS3 — Proprietary data only available at Yale with de-identified information on credit and debit card transactions since 2019. These data come from various issuers and merchants and cover a substantial portion of U.S. households.
  • Numerator — Data from a multi-channel consumer panel with online and brick-and-mortar purchase information, including prices and payment information.
  • Kilts — Yale has access to selected consumer consumption information maintained by the Kilts Center for Marketing at the University of Chicago.

Links to additional Data Catalogs

Social Science Data Resources at the Marx Library Business & Management Resources at Yale Library Data on Financial Markets (through International Finance Center at SOM)