Variable description
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Global interest in CBDC1 | Web search for the term “central bank digital currency” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in CBDC2 | Web search for the term “CBDC” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in eCNY1 | Web search for the term “e-CNY” on Google Trends database. The e-CNY is the local central bank digital currency in China |
| Global interest in eCNY2 | Web search for the term “eCNY” on Google Trends database. The eCNY is the local central bank digital currency in China |
| Global interest in SD | Web search for the term “sustainable development” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in the SDGs | Web search for the term “sustainable development goals” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in cryptocurrency | Web search for the term “cryptocurrency” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in eNaira | Web search for the term “eNaira” on Google Trends database. The eNaira is the local central bank digital currency in Nigeria |
| Global interest in DCash | Web search for the term “DCash” on Google Trends database. The Dcash is the local central bank digital currency in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
| Global interest in Sand Dollar | Web search for the term “Sand Dollar” on Google Trends database. The Sand Dollar is the local central bank digital currency in the Bahamas |
| Variable | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Global interest in CBDC1 | Web search for the term “central bank digital currency” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in CBDC2 | Web search for the term “CBDC” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in eCNY1 | Web search for the term “e-CNY” on Google Trends database. The e-CNY is the local central bank digital currency in China |
| Global interest in eCNY2 | Web search for the term “eCNY” on Google Trends database. The eCNY is the local central bank digital currency in China |
| Global interest in SD | Web search for the term “sustainable development” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in the SDGs | Web search for the term “sustainable development goals” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in cryptocurrency | Web search for the term “cryptocurrency” on Google Trends database |
| Global interest in eNaira | Web search for the term “eNaira” on Google Trends database. The eNaira is the local central bank digital currency in Nigeria |
| Global interest in DCash | Web search for the term “DCash” on Google Trends database. The Dcash is the local central bank digital currency in the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank |
| Global interest in Sand Dollar | Web search for the term “Sand Dollar” on Google Trends database. The Sand Dollar is the local central bank digital currency in the Bahamas |
Source(s): Google Trends