Economics 355 Library Research Guide
The Library first floor reference collection has many current resources to support your Economics presentation.
Reference books may include lists of sources (books, journal articles, web sites or videos) for additional information, provide an overview and summary of a complex topic or provide current statistical and tabular data. They are an excellent place to start.This is a short list of titles; use the online catalog to search for other reference volumes and series.
Anuario estadístico de América Latina. Statistical yearbook for Latin America
CIA World Factbook
Encyclopedia of the Third World
Europa World Yearbook
Nations of the World
Statistical Abstract of the World
Statistical Yearbook United Nations
World Development Indicators
Worldmark encyclopedia of the nations
Worldwatch Institute publications: Vital Signs 2002 / State of the World 2002
Sample searches:Keyword Relevance Searches:
+econom? development +Argentin?
women develop? econom?
You might also try limiting a keyword phrase, like latin america, to reference or the last 10 years.Subject heading searches:
comparative economics
economic policy
latin america economic conditions
nicaragua (or other country name) economic conditions
women in development
Begin your search with Economics core databases, but you may want to search other related disciplines, like Women's Studies depending on your topic.
Remember that international newspapers will also be good sources.
Begin with librarian and Economics faculty recommended websites.
Use several of the subject Guides to the Web from the library homepage for scholarly, reliable, stable information.
Use the online guide Citing Datafiles & Internet Sources in Research Help & Tips
We recommend the Memphis University style guide for Government information sources
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11/05/2002
