The Groningen Growth and Development Centre

Overview Databases - This page presents an overview of all available databases on the GGDC website and a short introduction to the contents of each database...

Overview Databases

Total Economy Database

Total Economy Growth Accounting Database

10 Sector Database

EU KLEMS Database

GGDC Productivity Level Database

Historical National Accounts Database

Maddison Historical Statistics

The Groningen Growth and Development Centre was founded in 1992 within the Economics Department of the University of Groningen by a group of researchers working on comparative analysis of levels of economic performance and differences in growth rates. The activities of the Centre are primarily in the field of research. This research is largely based on a range of comprehensive databases on indicators of growth and development that the Centre compiles and maintains on a regular basis. The participants of the Centre publish papers, articles and books often linked to these databases. It also organises seminars and conferences, and it submits and supports (joint) proposals to finance research in this field. Its current director is Marcel Timmer.

On April 24, 2010 Angus Maddison, co-founder of the GGDC, passed away at the age of 83. He will be missed but we will continue the work in his spirit. An In Memoriam by Bart van Ark can be found on Angus Maddison's personal webpage. The following article will be published in The Economist about Angus Maddison's life and work.

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