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Databases
Economics is a broad field. Here are some databases to help you research your topic.
- Academic Search Ultimate This link opens in a new window
A multi-disciplinary database containing full-text for thousands of journals in nearly every subject area, including: computer science, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts and literature, medical sciences, ethnic studies, and many more.
- Business Source Premier This link opens in a new windowPopular business magazines, scholarly journals, and trade publications covering many economics-related topics.
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowFull-text articles on most academic topics, often spanning the entire run of academic journals.
- ProQuest One Business This link opens in a new window(Formerly ABI/Inform) Covers thousands of business publications, most of them in full-text. Subject coverage includes business conditions, management techniques, business trends, management practice and theory, corporate strategy and tactics, and competitive landscape.
- Films on Demand This link opens in a new windowStreaming videos you can watch anywhere. Search for topics of interest or browse the Economics section.
- ProQuest Newspapers (Newsstand Complete)This is an excellent place to start if you are looking for newspaper articles. Provides full-text access (and indexing and abstracts) for 350 international and U.S. newspapers, including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and the Star Tribune.
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Books
New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics (3rd ed.) by ISBN: 9781349951895Publication Date: 2018Biographies of notable economists, histories of the development of economic thought, and discussions of contemporary economics.
Twenty-First Century Economics: A Reference Handbook by ISBN: 1412961424An excellent guide providing overviews of theories, models, and economic analysis in an accessible, readable format.
The Concise Encyclopedia of Economics by Call Number: Reference HB61 .C647 2008Whether you like your economics macro, micro, or both, you'll find it here — different schools of thought (e.g. Keynesian), inflation, public policy. Written in clear, no-nonsense language; entries have reference lists for further reading.
Essential Economics: an A-Z Guide by Call Number: Reference HB62 .B57 2009A bit more than a dictionary, but not as detailed or comprehensive as an encyclopedia, this guide provides brief descriptions and explanations of important concepts in Economics. More useful for those who are new to the field.
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World EconomyCall Number: Reference HF1373 .P75 2009 v. 1-2Slightly more robust than similar encyclopedias, you'll find the expected background and overview articles as well as suggestions for further reading. Useful for starting your research or for quick refreshers on particular topics.
The Making of Modern Economics : The Lives and Ideas of the Great Thinkers by Call Number: Third Level HB75 .S545 2009This engaging book maintains that "[t]he history of modern economics is a cunning plot that can match the best of historical novels." Readable, factual biographies of economists from Adam Smith to Milton Friedman, with cogent analysis.
An Eponymous Dictionary of Economics: A Guide to Laws and Theorems Named after Economists by Call Number: View EbookDetailed descriptions of economic theories named after their creators. Use it to look up information on specific theories, such as the "Nash Bargaining Solution" or the "Keynes Effect", or to help in biographical research of particular economists.
Web Resources
- American Economic AssociationThis is a great one-stop shop for anything related to economics, such as links to data and other useful sites. Browse the site's contents or search for economic data from the United States or countries around the world.
- CRS ReportsThe Congressional Research Services publishes bipartisan reports on every topic imaginable for members of Congress. CRS Reports are written in layman's terms and are publicly available to all.
- Federal Reserve Bank of MinneapolisThe Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank serves the public by pursuing a growing economy and stable financial system that work for everyone. It conducts world-class research to inform and inspire policymakers and the public.
- International Monetary FundThe IMF publishes a wide range of books, reports and policy papers on economics, including country specific economic outlooks. Publications are searchable by keyword and publication series title.
- National Bureau of Economic ResearchThe NBER conducts and disseminates independent, cutting edge, and nonpartisan research that advances economic knowledge and informs policy makers and the business community.
- World BankThe World Bank Group is a global partnership working to reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries. It publishes a wide range of documents and reports on relevant issues. We recommend using the advanced search interface.