This repository shows the detailed preparation and generation of RWI-GEO-CARMKT dataset.
The FDZ Ruhr provides a dataset on car advertisements in Europe, drawing from information obtained from the online marketplace AutoScout24. The dataset includes a diverse range of vehicle listings, covering various manufacturers, models, fuel types, and other key characteristics. The dataset offers detailed regional information and a comprehensive set of attributes, making it suitable for analyzing car market trends, pricing, and consumer preferences. It is important to note that the data are available for scientific research purposes only.
The current version (V2) consists of listings for Germany between 01/2019 and 12/2024.
The data are available to researchers for non-commercial use. The data can be obtained in both .csv and .parquet file formats. It should be noted that data access to both versions requires a signed data use agreement. Both versions are restricted to non-commercial research; only researchers from scientific institutions are eligible to apply for data access.
Data access is provided by the Research Data Centre Ruhr at the RWI – Leibniz-Institute for Economic Research (FDZ Ruhr). The data can be accessed at https://www.rwi-essen.de/en/research-advice/further/research-data-center-ruhr-fdz/data-access. The application form includes a brief description and title of the project, potential cooperation, information on the applying department, expected duration of data usage as well as further participants in the project.
Data users shall cite the datasets properly with the respective DOIs. The DOIs of the current version (V2) of the datesets are:
Scientific Use File (SUF): http://doi.org/10.7807/as24:carmkt:suf:v2
- Repository for V2.0:
Please contact Dr. Patrick Thiel and Helena Rahaus in case of questions.
All rights reserved to RWI and the author of the code, Dr. Patrick Thiel and Helena Rahaus. In the case of used libraries, the main file (_targets.R) should be consulted. For a comprehensive list, including direct dependencies, refer to the renv.lock file. Please note that the terms of conditions of each library apply.