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Economics

Information sources in economics

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Welcome to the Economics Research Guide! Use this guide to find links to economics resources at Waterfield Library. Use the tabs at the left of the page to navigate through the guide.

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Economics A-Z Terms
Terms defined and provided by The Economist

New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics. Comprehensive encyclopedia of economics authored by over 1,500 contributors, providing a current overview of economics as well as classic essays. This is the go-to reference book for general essays and background information on economic concepts and issues.

Economics Basics

EconPapers 
Uses the RePEc bibliographic and author data to provide access to the largest collection of online economics working papers and journal articles.

National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)  Private, nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of how the economy works. Research is conducted by university professors around the country, the leading scholars in their fields.

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