Continuously updated statistics

This is definitely an area where the Internet scores heavily in comparison to printed sources. Obviously the Web, which in some cases is being updated constantly, has been revolutionary in accelerating the speed with which researchers can get their hands on the figures they need. The type of information that falls into this category could range from share prices to exchange rates to demographics and beyond. A few examples include:

  • TrustNet provides daily updated prices, performance charts and detailed information on all UK Unit and Investment Trusts
  • Separate population clocks for the US and the World, both constantly updating, are available from the US Census Bureau.
  • This can be compared with World Population site.