Open infrastructure for AI‑powered economics
We build the open-source layer that connects AI to every part of the economics research workflow — from data access to statistical computing to publication.
AI-powered data search
Tools for every stage of the research workflow
Each project works independently. Pick the ones that fit how you work.
Find and access economic data
Economic Data Search
data.openecon.ai
Search economic data by asking in plain English. Covers FRED, BLS, World Bank, and Census.
How to use: Open in your browser — no install needed.
Economic Data API
openecon-data
Give your AI assistant direct access to economic data from FRED, BLS, World Bank, and Census.
How to use: Install via pip, or add as an MCP server in Claude Desktop or Cursor.
AI Tools Directory
awesome-ai-for-economists
A curated list of the best AI tools, libraries, and resources for economics research.
How to use: Browse on GitHub — contributions welcome.
Analyze, compute, and write
Stata MCP Server
stata-mcp
Let Claude run Stata commands, execute .do files, and explain econometric output.
How to use: Add to Claude Desktop or Cursor as an MCP server.
Economics Writing Assistant
econ-writing-skill
Structure, draft, and revise economics papers with AI assistance in Claude Code or Codex.
How to use: Add to .claude/commands/ or .codex/ in your project.
Research Notes
openecon.ai/notes
Step-by-step guides with code, equations, and applied methods you can use today.
How to use: Read on this site — new notes published regularly.