---
title: Academic Research
description: Using FRED for academic research and econometric analysis
icon: 'graduation-cap'
---
# Academic Research
FRED provides comprehensive data for economic research, econometric modeling, and academic publications.
## Research Applications
<CardGroup cols={2}>
<Card title="Econometric Analysis" icon="chart-mixed">
Time series modeling, regression analysis, causality testing
</Card>
<Card title="Policy Evaluation" icon="gavel">
Impact studies, difference-in-differences, event studies
</Card>
<Card title="Forecasting" icon="crystal-ball">
Prediction models, nowcasting, scenario analysis
</Card>
<Card title="Historical Analysis" icon="clock-rotate-left">
Long-run trends, structural breaks, regime changes
</Card>
</CardGroup>
## Data Quality
### Vintage Data
Access historical data snapshots for real-time analysis:
```javascript
{
"series_id": "GDP",
"realtime_start": "2020-01-01",
"realtime_end": "2020-01-01"
}
```
## Citation
Always cite FRED and original data sources in academic work.
## Next Steps
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<Card title="Examples" icon="code" href="/examples/time-series-analysis">
Analysis techniques
</Card>
<Card title="API Reference" icon="book" href="/api-reference/overview">
Complete documentation
</Card>
</CardGroup>
