Overview. We often use economic data to assess (i) the economic climate, (ii) current economic conditions, and (iii) hints of forthcoming crises. All of them are based on data that's widely available.
Python tools. FRED and World Bank APIs in Pandas.
Applications.
Code.
Cases:
- Zambia's [Zambeef]
- Europe
http://blogs.worldbank.org/opendata/visualizing-world-business-regulations
[Refer to Global Economy chapter or reproduce it?]
Heatmap of indicators
Radar chart
Data revisions: get FRED's data updates...
Checklist: