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Contents of this Guide
This is a guide to doing economics research in Gould Library. It only scratches the surface of resources available to students doing research here, but aims to point you to the most useful tools and places to get started.
If you have any questions about this guide or using the library's collections for anthropology research, contact the Research/IT Desk.
Contents:
General Research Resources
Here are some shortcuts to important library resources.
- Catalyst This link opens in a new window
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Search the collections of Carleton and St. Olaf College libraries.
- Journals ListA complete list of the library's journal subscriptions. Search here to find out if the library subscribes to a journal and if it is available electronically, in print, or microform.
- Using the library from off campusCurrent Carleton faculty, staff, and students can access electronic resources from anywhere. Once you log in, your computer will be recognized by web sites as being a Carleton subscriber.
The Economist
One of the most frequent questions Carleton librarians are asked is whether the library subscribes to the Economist. The library does not subscribe directly to the web site, but does through various other avenues, both online and in print. Use the links below to access current or historical issues.
- The Economist (1992-present)
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- Economist Historical Archive This link opens in a new window
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A complete searchable copy of every issue of The Economist from 1843 to 5 years ago. Includes full-color page images, exportable financial tables, supplements, special reports, and surveys.
- View all options for accessing The EconomistThe record in Catalyst points out to all options in print and online for accessing The Economist.
Quick Reference
- Concise Encyclopedia of EconomicsEdited by David R. Henderson and published by the Library of Economics and Liberty, this free online encyclopedia features entries written by prominent economists.
- Guide to Economics Writing (pdf)Provided by the Harvard Economics Department, this short guide written by Robert Neugeboren and Mireille Jacobson is an excellent overview of what is expected in papers in the field of economics.
- Guide to Writing Economics (pdf)A brief guide that nicely lays out the sections of an economics paper. Written by Raechelle Mascarenhas and Jan Crouter at Whitman College.
