Discussion About Pandemics Index for United States
WPDIUSA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33.75
Year-over-Year Change
-40.65%
Date Range
1/1/1996 - 4/1/2025
Summary
The Discussion About Pandemics Index for the United States tracks the frequency of pandemic-related discussions in news articles, social media, and other online sources. This data provides insights into public awareness and sentiment regarding infectious disease outbreaks.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Discussion About Pandemics Index measures the volume of online conversations related to pandemics, epidemics, and infectious diseases. This index can be used by economists, policymakers, and the public to monitor changes in pandemic awareness and understand evolving societal concerns.
Methodology
The index is calculated by analyzing the frequency of pandemic-related terms and keywords across a broad range of digital media sources.
Historical Context
This data can inform public health policies, guide crisis communication strategies, and provide context for economic and market analysis.
Key Facts
- The index reached an all-time high in March 2020 during the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Pandemic-related discussions spiked again in late 2021 with the emergence of the Omicron variant.
- The index provides a real-time gauge of societal focus on infectious disease threats.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The Discussion About Pandemics Index measures the frequency of pandemic-related discussions in news, social media, and other online sources. It provides insights into public awareness and sentiment regarding infectious disease outbreaks.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This index is relevant for economists, policymakers, and the public as it can help monitor changes in pandemic awareness and understanding evolving societal concerns, which can inform public health policies, crisis communication strategies, and economic analysis.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The index is calculated by analyzing the frequency of pandemic-related terms and keywords across a broad range of digital media sources.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This data can provide context for economic and market analysis, as well as inform public health policies and guide crisis communication strategies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The index is updated regularly, but there may be some delays in data availability depending on the source materials.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Discussion About Pandemics Index for United States (WPDIUSA), retrieved from FRED.