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The underlying model adds to the previous Google Trends literature in two respects: (1) the data are adjusted for common long-term bias and (2) the data include variables based on both Google Search categories and topics (the latter being a collection of related keywords), thus further exploiting the potential of Google Trends. The Tracker performs well in pseudo-real time simulations including around the COVID-19 crisis. This paper introduces the OECD Weekly Tracker of economic activity for 46 OECD and G20 countries using Google Trends search data.
