Writing in Economics

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Components of an Economics Research Paper

Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Economic Modeling/Empirical Methodology
Data Description
Empirical Analysis
Conclusion
Bibliography/References

Empirical Methods in Economics

Overview
Unconditional Moments (Mean, Std. Dev., Histogram)
Regression Analysis
Presentation of Data and Analysis

Reading and Writing in Economics

Different Forms of Writing
Critical Reading
Writing as a Process to Learn
Writing as a Product of Analysis
Citations/Bibliography
Avoiding Plagiarism
Writing a Prospectus
Getting Started: The Literature Review

Additional Resources and References

Practical Guides for Economics Research
Data Sources
Useful Web Sites
ECON 145: Economic Research Methods (my section)
M.A. Theses in Economics (@ Sac. State)
Completing the M.A. Thesis in Economics

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Resources

Department of Economics

College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

California State University, Sacramento

Writing in Economics