ETLAnow: A Model for Forecasting with Big Data – Forecasting Unemployment with Google Searches in Europe

Abstract

In this report we document the ETLAnow project. ETLAnow is a model for forecasting with big data. At the moment, it predicts the unemployment rate in the EU-28 countries using Google search data. This document is subject to updates as the ETLAnow project advances.

Publication info

Results of research
ETLAnow
Research group
Macroeconomy and public finances
Series
ETLA Raportit - Reports 54
Date
25.05.2016
Keywords
Big Data, Google, Internet, Nowcasting, Forecasting, Unemployment, Europe
ISSN
2323-2447, 2323-2455 (Pdf)
JEL
C22, C53, C55, C82, E27
Pages
16
Language
English
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ETLAnow at www.etlanow.eu
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