MEC-109: Research Methods in Economics
Tools and approaches for conducting economic research
Course Overview
This course introduces the foundations of economic research, including formulation of research questions, literature review, research design, and qualitative and quantitative methods. Emphasis is placed on empirical analysis and academic writing.
Course Objectives
- Formulate effective economic research questions
- Design empirical strategies using appropriate methods
- Collect, analyze, and interpret data
- Conduct academic writing and presentations
- Understand research ethics and reproducibility
Key Topics
- Research Design and Hypothesis Formulation
- Literature Review and Conceptual Frameworks
- Qualitative vs. Quantitative Methods
- Survey Design and Data Collection
- Sampling Techniques and Bias
- Statistical Tools and Data Analysis
- Writing and Presenting Research Papers
- Ethics in Economic Research
Recommended References
- Research Methodology by C.R. Kothari
- Doing Economics by Steven A. Greenlaw
- Research Methods for Business and Social Science by Krishnaswami and Ranganatham
- A Guide for the Young Economist by William Thomson
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