WRDS

The WRDS web site offers the documentation and description of databases available. Each database is accompanied by a general description, various components of the database, descriptions of variables, and documentation. Users may also access the database using the query forms. Users can search and download information using these pages by entering their own search criteria.

All users must agree to the following:

• Your use of the WRDS services is for academic and non-commercial research purposes only.  Your use of the WRDS services is governed by and restricted under the Subscription Agreement between your host university or institution (the "Subscriber") and Wharton Research Data Services.  You may not use data downloaded from the WRDS database for any non-academic or commercial endeavor.
• Your access to the WRDS database is governed by the Subscription Agreement between the Subscriber and Wharton Research Data Services.  Individual WRDS accounts are offered to standing faculty, full-time research staff, and currently-enrolled Ph.D. students at Subscriber institutions.  Access and individual accounts for research assistants, visiting scholars and other non-permanent faculty is offered at Wharton Research Data Services's discretion.  Access by other types of students is limited to class accounts, in-library use accounts, and special IP authenticated services as provided by Wharton Research Data Services.
• You must protect the confidentiality of your WRDS username and password.  You may not reveal, disclose, transfer or share your username and password with anyone, including without limitation a co-author or other collaborator.
•  You will be prompted to reset your password on an annual basis.
• You must notify Wharton Research Data Services within thirty (30) days of any changes in your affiliation with the Subscriber institution, including without limitation if you leave your current university or institution or change your affiliation in any manner.  IF YOU ARE NO LONGER EMPLOYED AT A UNIVERSITY OR INSTITUTION THAT SUBSCRIBES TO WRDS, YOU MAY NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WRDS SERVICES.  If your new university or institution is a then-current WRDS subscriber, Wharton Research Data Services will transfer your account and files to your new university's or institution's account.  Your use and access to the WRDS services will then be subject to these Terms of Use and the Subscription Agreement between your new university or institution and Wharton Research Data Services.  If your new university or institution is not a then-current WRDS subscriber, then you may not access or use the WRDS services.
• Your university or institution may place additional restrictions on your use of and access to the WRDS services.  You must learn about and honor restrictions your university or institution may place on users of the WRDS services and any use of the licensed data that is accessed through the WRDS services.