MBA Library Guide

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS)

• Includes Compustat (public company financials) and CRSP (company stock data)
• Limited to current faculty, graduate students, staff, and class accounts

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How-to videos:

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Introduction to WRDS

This video introduces the viewer to Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS). Topics covered include types of WRDS accounts, a brief description of two popular databases within WRDS, and how to access WRDS from CSUMB.

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Compustat

This video is an introduction to the financial database Compustat accessed through the WRDS platform. Covers dataset selection and use of the Compustat search form.

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Introduction to CRSP

An overview and short demonstration of searching the Center for Research in Security Prices database (CRSP) as accessed through the Wharton Research Data Services platform.

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Introduction to ExecuComp

Using two sample searches, this video demonstrates how to access and search this popular U.S. executive compensation resource.