Cowan - Eventus
Cowan - Eventus
Database Content
Eventus performs event studies using data:
- read directly from CRSP stock databases
- or pre-extracted from any source
The Eventus system includes utility programs to:
- convert calendar dates to CRSP trading day numbers
- convert CUSIP identifiers to CRSP permanent identification numbers
- extract event study cumulative or compounded abnormal returns for cross-sectional analysis
How to Access?
FBE & MBS Academic staff and PhD students
- Register for an individual online WRDS account with your Unimelb email
- Access Eventus database through WRDS
FBE Honours and Masters students
PHYSICAL ACCESS
Booking required: FBE Research Databases Facility Computer Booking System
- Access WRDS via a Day Pass in the FBE Research Databases Facility
- Location – Upper Ground South Floor, Giblin Eunson Library
How to request a Day Pass?
- Login to the General PCs with your Unimelb details
- Click on the WRDS shortcut icon
Support Resources
1. Login to WRDS
2. Click on Eventus
3. Click on:
- Manuals & Overviews
- Knowledge Base