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How to Write about Economics and Public Policy
Offers economics and public policy researchers the critical analytical tools and persuasive skills needed to better convey their ideas
Katerina Petchko (Author)
9780128130100
Paperback, published 16 July 2018
472 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3 cm, 0.77 kg
"This is a clearly written, user-friendly volume on academic writing for economics and public policy. Being able to cogently deliver content based on academic research is one of the responsibilities of a researcher but can be a daunting task for a novice. This volume deconstructs the complex writing process into understandable steps which are lucidly explained with ample examples." --Judy Noguchi, Kobe Gakuin University "Petchko presents a well-researched and thorough explanation of academic writing in economics in a comprehensive way suitable for anyone interested in economics work, including advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty. Special attention to problems faced by ESL writers. This volume demystifies economics writing and will likely become the standard." --Cynthia A. Cochran, Illinois College "Writing a research paper is challenging for anyone, but Petchko’s book makes the process clear and straightforward. I especially like how she connects writing to the research process itself. The book will be very useful not only for students writing their first papers but also for experienced researchers who want to become even better writers." --Tom Gally, University of Tokyo
Approx.452 pages
1. What is Academic Writing?2. Research in Public Policy and Economics3. Research Topics and Paper Options4. Identifying Literature to Review5. Reading and Analyzing Literature6. Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Purpose Statements 7. Research Proposals8. Structure of a Research Paper9. Justifying Research: The Introduction10. Theory and Theoretical Frameworks11. Situating a Study: The Literature Review12. Literature Review: Models and Examples13. Data and Methodology14. Results, Discussion, and Conclusion15. Data, Methodology, Results, and Discussion: Models and Examples16. Writing Skills Appendix A: Citation GuidesAppendix B: Model PapersAppendix C: Sources of Data for Public Policy and Economics ResearchAppendix D: Journals in Economics and Public Policy
