Carleton University · ECON 3900

Research Methods in Economics

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

The process of doing basic research in economics: development of the research proposal, finding and critically evaluating relevant literature, model development, methods for locating and collecting economic data, analytical methods, and writing mechanics. This course has a strong practical focus.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 3020 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 3102 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 2210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, and ECON 3210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C+ or higher.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 3020 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 3102 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 2210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, and ECON 3210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C+ or higher.
  • Seminars three hours a week.
Reference text in its original language

The process of doing basic research in economics: development of the research proposal, finding and critically evaluating relevant literature, model development, methods for locating and collecting economic data, analytical methods, and writing mechanics. This course has a strong practical focus.

  • Prerequisite(s): ECON 3020 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 3102 with a grade of C+ or higher, ECON 2210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C- or higher, and ECON 3210 (or equivalent) with a grade of C+ or higher.
  • Seminars three hours a week.

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