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WRDS Introduction
What is WRDS?
Wharton Research Database Services is an internet based research
business data service from the Wharton School. WRDS data consists of
historical financial information for banks, government bonds, stock
exchanges, and major companies. It is intended solely for research and
instructional purposes. For more information and a demo, visit
http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu/wrds/ and click on the tabs.
Accessing WRDS Without a Password
WRDS may be accessed via the Web at
http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu/wrds/connect
from PCs on NYU campus (including Bobst Library, computer labs, Stern
email stations and Stern wireless network) without a login password.
Accessing WRDS With an Account and
Password
Users with a WRDS account can login at
http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu/wrds/
from on or off campus. Faculty, PhD, and Research accounts
come with
personal and shared work space on the WRDS server, a personal record of
queries, and secure access to the WRDS Unix server and data. In addition,
faculty may apply for class accounts which allow their students to use
WRDS from off campus.
New Accounts
New York University faculty, administrators, staff, and graduate
students may apply for a WRDS account. In addition, non-PhD students may
request a Research Assistant account for a limited time if they are
doing research with a faculty member. Faculty may request accounts for
classes.
Requesting an account
The following steps will guide you in obtaining your WRDS
account.
- Visit
http://wrds-web.wharton.upenn.edu/wrds/
with your Web browser (Internet Explorer is recommended).
- Click on the "Register" tab next to the "Sign In" tab.
- Complete the Account Request form.
- Read the WRDS Terms of Use Statement.
- The NYU Representative for WRDS will receive a message from WRDS
regarding your account application.
- The NYU Representative will check your NYU affiliation.
- Once your account request is approved, WRDS will send you an e-mail
with instructions for setting your password.
If you have suggestions, comments, questions or problems using this
service,
please contact:
Research Databases at Stern, 212-998-0163,
research@stern.nyu.edu.
If you have problems, questions, or suggestions concerning WRDS database
access or data querying, or programming in SAS, Fortran, or C,
you can contact WRDS research and technical support at
wrds-support@wharton.upenn.edu
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