Macroeconomic Uncertainty Index

The dataset contains data used in the article Measuring Macroeconomic Uncertainty Using Internet Search Data: The Case of Poland. The Macroeconomic Uncertainty Index (MUI) is a new indicator developed to measure macroeconomic uncertainty in Poland. The data covers the period from 1.2004 to 3.2024. The MUI is a high-frequency, real-time measure of macroeconomic uncertainty based on actual behavior (internet searches). It leverages Google Trends (GT) data, capturing real-time public interest in economic topics through internet search activity.