Doing Economics A Guide to Understanding And Carrying Out Econimic Research

This handy reference text provides undergraduate students with a practical introduction to research methodology. "Doing Economics" makes students aware of what experienced researchers know implicitly: research is fundamentally a process of constructing persuasive arguments supported by theory and empirical evidence. As a result, students learn how to implement critical-reading, writing, and online research skills to produce valid and reliable research.Numerous examples (including scholarly writing and student samples) help to highlight what does and does not work in research.Boxes feature tips and guidelines for novice researchers on a variety of topics, including how to read research critically.End-of-chapter exercises provide unique activities and opportunities for students to apply what they have learned.Greenlaw, Steven A. is the author of 'Doing Economics A Guide to Understanding And Carrying Out Econimic Research', published 2005 under ISBN 9780618379835 and ISBN 0618379835.