Supported Data Sources
The Global Data Workstation Excel plugin can connect to various data sources. This guide explains the sources available and the capabilities of each service.
Data Source
Explanation
Global Data Workstation (GDW)
An online web-based system currently serving 19 pre-packaged databanks covering several macro, industry, cities and labour economics domains. GDW provides a variety of data selections, a heat map and chart visualisations, data downloads, data sharing and personalisation features. All databanks are updated periodically, and the intention is to add more databanks over time.
Global Model Workstation (GMW)
This personal desktop application provides various user-driven economic forecasting, scenario modelling, and visualisation capabilities supported by periodic updates of the underlying macro and industry model bases.
Online Global Model Workstation (GMWO)
A cloud-based solution shares the same core features as Oxford Economics’ market-leading desktop software but with the additional advantages of flexible, remote and secure working offered by cloud computing.
Requires an active subscription to the Global Model Workstation Online.
Excel Add-in (EDW)
A simple but powerful Excel add-in allows the user to connect GDW and GMW, bringing the data selectively into Excel worksheets. Data from these different systems can be intermingled in the same worksheets, saved and then refreshed quickly at a later time when the original source data is periodically updated.