Econometrics

Quick Essential Links

• EconLit Index to economic literature
• Journal of Economic Literature (JEL) Classification System
• Journal Finder To learn if we have the full text of a journal article in our collection online
• Interlibrary Loan To get the full text of journal articles not in our collection 
• Statistical Sources available via Falvey Memorial Library
• Research & Documentation Online Help with APA citations
• Refworks Application for formatting reference lists

EconLit to Find Research on the Job Czar's Policy Proposals.

What are at least three terms or phrases for job creation?

How can terms be combined to search for all terms or phrases simulaneously?

What JEL classifications cover job creation?

What are synonyms for one of Immelt's policy proposals?   (hint:  streamline regulation, update infrastructure, assist small business, retrain the unemployed, redesign education)

Are there JEL classifications that include the policy proposal you chose?

What database fields will you search(Abstract, Title, Subject, Classification Code)?

What is a good search strategy for the policy proposal's influence on job creation?  Fill in the blanks.

Use the Refine Search or Sort Options by Date to Find the Latest or Oldest Publications

Get the Full Text (if it doesn't already reside in EconLit)

• The Findit Button,
• Linked Text 
• Availability Link for Working Papers
• Failing all of the above-->Interlibrary Loan
• Video on Finding Full Text

Finding Data

• Leverage data found/described in literature search
• Browse statistical sources in Falvey Library
• Google it
• Statistical Insight (Proquest) An online index to data
• The Telephone

Data Considerations

• Form (pdf, print, xls, spss, SAS
• Harmonized for comparability
• Scope, frequency, units
• Look for method, documentation, crosswalks, metadata

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