Making the Most of Federal Data

Making the Most of Federal Data: Combining Data for Economic Analysis: Combining Data for Economic Analysis

Post-conference Workshop
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
8:30 am – 4:30 pm

This workshop showcased innovative research using data created by linking survey, administrative, and other microdata to answer economic or policy questions that could not be addressed using any single data source. The focus was on three broad themes: (1) challenges and solutions in linking data and ensuring that combined data provides representative and reliable estimates; (2) Confidentiality, privacy, and data access issues that must be addressed in producing these modern data products; and (3) The modernization initiatives underway for the Federal Statistical System, including new data Making the Most of Federal Data: Combining Data for Economic Analysis.

The Next Generation Data Platform

By Eric Scherpf (USDA-ERS)

Linking Administrative Data from State-Level USDA Nutrition Assistance Programs with Census Household Surveys and Administrative Records from Other State and Federal Programs… Read more

Legacy Effects of Conservation Payments

By Steven Wallander (USDA-ERS), Maria Bowman (USDA-ERS), Peter Beeson Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History), and Roger Claassen (USDA-ERS)

The findings and conclusions in this preliminary presentation have not been formally disseminated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and should not be construed to represent any agency determination or policy. This research was supported by the intramural research program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. Read More about Legacy Effects of Conservation Payments

Measuring Innovation and Productivity Change in Agriculture UMETRICS Data and Innovation Measurement Initiative

By Brent Hueth University of Wisconsin, Madison

Federal Statistical Research Data Centers are partnerships between federal statistical agencies and leading research institutions. They are secure facilities providing authorized access to restricted-use microdata fir statistical purposes only. Read more about Measuring Innovation and Productivity Change in Agriculture UMETRICS Data and Innovation Measurement Initiative

Initiatives to Modernize the Federal Statistical System Access to Federal Data

By Jeri Mulrow, Principal Deputy Director Bureau of Justice Statistics

Data Access: An ICSP Priority Why is data access a priority? What is the role of the FSRDC program? Who is involved? How does it work? How do I learn more? Read more about Initiatives to Modernize the Federal Statistical System Access to Federal Data

Incentives for Food Safety and the Public Disclosure Food Safety Performance in Chicken Slaughter

By Michael Ollinger, James Wilkus, Megan Hrdlicka, and John Bovay (USDA-ERS)

Chicken is a major source of Salmonella, the second leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S. Market Failure – Buyers cannot evaluate food safety, giving business an incentive to under-provide food safety. Read more about Incentives for Food Safety and the Public Disclosure Food Safety Performance in Chicken Slaughter

Business Dynamics of Innovating Firms Linking U.S. Patent Data with Administrative Data on Workers and Firms

Presented by Elisabeth Perlman (U.S. Census)

Additions to the Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS) Several new projects: Linking with administrative data for richer firm characteristics: Export-Import data, Trademark data… Read more about Business Dynamics of Innovating Firms Linking U.S. Patent Data with Administrative Data on Workers and Firms

The Role of Social Capital in Labor Market Outcomes and Migration

By Julie Hotchkiss, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta and Anil Rupasingha, USDA/Economy Research Service, Anil Rupasingha (USDA-ERS)

Population and Housing Administrative Records Data Access, LInage, and Quality at the U.S. Census Bureau, Nikolas Pharris-Ciurej (U.S. Census) standards to facilitate data linking to improve estimates and expand research possibilities, expanding data access capabilities, and building capacity for the 21st Century… Read more about The Role of Social Capital in Labor Market Outcomes and Migration

Population and Housing Administrative Records, Data Access, Linkage, and Quality at the U.S. Census Bureau

By Nikolas Pharris-Ciurej (U.S. Census)

Title 13 provides authorities for collecting, accessing, and protecting information about the nation’s Population and economy. Read more about Population and Housing Administrative Records, Data Access, Linkage, and Quality at the U.S. Census Bureau