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Research Methods in Economics


Course Description

Practical issues in conducting applied economic research. Topics include choosing dissertation/research topics; data sources and methods; presenting, publishing, and refereeing research papers and critical analysis of the literature. Students are required to write and present a research paper to the department in partial fulfillment of the course requirements.


Athena Title

Research Methods in Economics


Prerequisite

ECON 8010 and ECON 8070 and ECON 8080


Semester Course Offered

Offered spring


Grading System

A - F (Traditional)


Student Learning Outcomes

  • Students will be more equipped in choosing dissertation/research topics.
  • Students will be more equipped in selecting data sources and methods.
  • Students will be more equipped in presenting, publishing, and refereeing research papers and critical analysis of the literature.

Topical Outline

  • Dissertation research.