Friday, March 28, 2008

International Data Resource Center (IDRC) from ICPSR

International Data Resource Center (IDRC)

From ICPRS web site:

"As the international community is drawn closer together through the phenomenon of globalization, access to international data has become critical for scholars and researchers around the world. Finding reliable data sources that reflect international dimensions can be difficult. In an effort to meet the growing demands for international data, the Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) has created the International Data Resource Center (IDRC). The IDRC acts as a clearinghouse for international data housed at ICPSR."

The site also includes an interactive map feature that allows you to Browse data by country.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Roper new U.S. Elections section

The Roper Center has added a new section to their website--US Elections!

Find data from the 1976 election to the current run for Presidency. Find out public opinion during each election year, along with the primary and election day exit poll results. Review opinions on the economy, the Iraq war, gender and race, homeland security and immigration among other topics.