Boost your research success in business studies and economics
The ZBW Open Economics Guide shows you how to use Open Science methods and tools – such as Open Access and Open Data – to make your research more efficient and visible!

Introduction to Open Access
Making research visible.

Introduction to Open Data
Making research verifiable.

Introduction to Open Code
Making research transparent.

Introduction to OER
Making teaching better.
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Open Science Events
Conferences, seminars, webinars, online panels and more!
Open Data Day (ODD)
Open Data Day (ODD) is an annual celebration of open data all over the world. Groups from likely every country create local events on the day where they will use open data in their communities.
EconData Workshop
Struggling to turn data into valuable insights? Wondering where to find the right research data for your topic? Finding it tough to choose the right algorithms and methods? Or maybe you just have a data-related question that has been on your mind for a while, but you have not had the right space to ask it? Kick off with your most pressing questions and dive straight into hands-on sessions. Collaborate with peers who share your challenges or offer fresh solutions. Explore methods, tools, and approaches together – this is your chance to experiment, learn, and build from real-life problems. Continue working on your data challenges and refine your solutions. Wrap up with concrete outcomes, such as best practice guides, code snippets, or new strategies. Share your insights and take away practical ideas to support your future research.
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