Our researchers explore innovative ways to conduct surveys, increase respondent participation, reduce costs, and improve accuracy. They analyze the data we collect and uncover trends that give us a deeper understanding of our complex society.
Working Papers
WORKING PAPER | OCTOBER 2020
Disclosure Avoidance and the Census
This technical note provides NSOs with information on mitigating the risk of data disclosure in a census.
WORKING PAPER | OCTOBER 06, 2020
A Review of Rigorous Randomized Response Methods for Protecting Res...
A Review of Rigorous Randomized Response Methods for Protecting Respondent's Privacy and Data Confidentiality
WORKING PAPER | SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
Student Debt Discourages Young Workers from Becoming Self-Employed
This paper examines the relationship between student debt and self-employment for young adults using the SIPP and Administrative Records.
Datasets
DATASET | 2016
2016 Planning Database
View and download the 2016 Planning Database.
DATASET | 2015
2015 Planning Database
View and download the 2015 Planning Database.
DATASET | 2014
2014 Planning Database
View and download the 2014 Planning Database.
Tables
TABLE | 2019
Business Application Data Tables
The Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide quarterly data on business applications and business formations by state and nationwide
TABLE | 2019
Business Formation Data Tables
The Business Formation Statistics (BFS) provide quarterly data on business applications and business formations by state and nationwide.
TABLE | 2014
BDS Firm & Establishment Characteristics Data Tables
The BDS uses longitudinal information on firms and establishments to generate measures of business dynamics and job flows.
Publications
PUBLICATION | JUNE 2020
Center for Economic Studies Research Report: 2019
The annual report of the Center for Economic Studies, 2019.
PUBLICATION | JUNE 2019
CES and Research Data Centers Research Report: 2018
The annual report of the Center for Economic Studies and the Research Data Centers, 2018.
PUBLICATION | 2019
Annual Report (FY 2019) Center for Statistical Research & Methodology
Highlights of the many activities and results in which Center for Statistical Research and Methodology researchers made contributions during FY 2019.