Economic Research in Practice (ECN 310)
Table of Contents
Course objectives
In the course of writing a research proposal on an economic topic of their choice, students will
- learn the steps involved in conducting economic research;
- utilize economic theory to frame analysis of research questions;
- become familiar with basic concepts of statistical description as it applies to economic analysis;
- select a research question of interest, write a literature review and formulate a hypothesis;
- collect, clean, visualize and analyze relevant data using descriptive statistics;
- interpret results, draw conclusions, communicate findings, and document the research process.
Achievement of the course objectives culminates in a course project. Projects from Fall 2023 on NepoBabies and Workplace Accidents can give you a feel for the skills that students learn.
Syllabus
A preliminary syllabus for Fall 2024 is here.
Course schedule
For Fall 2024, ECN 310 meets from 11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Eggers 040.
Course website
All course materials are on Syracuse University’s Blackboard. Students can access the course site on Blackboard after enrolling.
View the introductory slides or course feedback from Fall 2023.
Enrollment info
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