Data Dictionaries

Data dictionaries are plain text files listing variables and their labels, as well as values for certain fields. They are an invaluable reference source, as is a summary of the data available in the various sources.

WRDS

The following WRDS data dictionaries are available:

1. DD-COMPUSTATBalanceSheetExtracts.txt
2. Annual.txt DD-COMPUSTATIndustrial Annual.txt
3. DD-CRSPDailyPrices.txt
4. DD-COMPUSTATCountryCodes.txt
5. DD-COMPUSTATStateCodes.txt

Users should also consult the WRDS COMPUSTAT User Manual

1. DD-ThomsonSDCGNI-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
2. DD-ThomsonSDCGNI.txt
3. DD-ThomsonSDCMA-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
4. DD-ThomsonSDCMA.txt
5. DD-ThomsonVECommitments-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
6. DD-ThomsonVECommitments.txt
7. DD-ThomsonVEDisbursements-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
8. DD-ThomsonVEDisbursements.txt
9. DD-ThomsonVEFirms-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
10. DD-ThomsonVEFirms.txt
11. DD-ThomsonVEFunds-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
12. DD-ThomsonVEFunds.txt
13. DD-ThomsonVEIPOs-AttributeCodeExplanations.txt
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15. DD-ThomsonVEIPOs.txt
16. DD-ThomsonVEPortfolioCompanies.txt