Probability Variables: Survey of Professional Forecasters

The probability variables from all surveys (mean responses) since the fourth quarter of 1968 are available in the data set listed below.

This data set is in Excel format. It may be helpful to read the documentation listed below before accessing the data set.

Mean Probability Data (170 KB; last update: February 14, 2025)
Documentation (205 KB, 62 pages; last update: May 6, 2020)

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