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  1. 134 Economics Thesis Topics: Ideas for Outstanding Writing

    The economics of alcohol abuse problems. In this thesis, students can develop several essential issues. First, they can examine how poverty is connected to alcohol abuse. Second, they can see the link between alcohol consumption and productivity. To sum up, students can elaborate on the economic costs of alcohol abuse.

  2. PDF Prepared by Paul Dudenhefer, Writing Tutor

    A thesis statement is, simply put, the single main argument or point that you, the writer, wish to make. In economics papers, such a statement is often the an-swer to a question that the researcher sets out to answer: Does exchange-rate sta-bility increase trade and welfare? Does competition among public schools benefit students and taxpayers?

  3. Developing a Thesis Statement

    A thesis statement . . . Makes an argumentative assertion about a topic; it states the conclusions that you have reached about your topic. Makes a promise to the reader about the scope, purpose, and direction of your paper. Is focused and specific enough to be "proven" within the boundaries of your paper. Is generally located near the end ...

  4. PDF Writing Tips For Economics Research Papers

    Sharpening your economics writing skills is crucial in communicating top-notch research effectively. Remember, your paper's impact may suffer if your writing is: • grammatically flawed, • unclear, or • excessively journalistic. Writing an economics paper without proper grammar is like balancing an economic model on a

  5. PDF Writing Economics

    Published annually, The Economic Report of the President includes: (1) current and foreseeable trends in and annual goals for employment, production, real income, and Federal budget outlays; (2) employment objectives for significant groups of the labor force; and (3) a program for carrying out these objectives.

  6. PDF A Guide to Writing in Economics

    II, "Researching Economic Topics," tries to explain the scholarly and analytical approach behind economics papers. The third part, "Genres of Economics Writing," briefly surveys some of the kinds of papers and essays economists write. It is in the fourth part, "Writing Economics," that the manual homes in on discipline-specific writing.

  7. Writing a Thesis

    In its most basic form, your thesis should be an argument, using tools, research and reasoning appropriate to the field of economics, in response to the central question you have chosen to investigate. Producing a thesis can be broken down into a series of stages, as outlined below. Each stage involves a substantial amount of work and, to some ...

  8. How to Write a Thesis Statement

    A thesis statement is a sentence that sums up the central point of your paper or essay. It usually comes near the end of your introduction. ... Example: Expository essay thesis statement The European Renaissance is closely linked to the economic wealth of Italy in the Middle Ages. The development of Italian port towns as major trading posts ...

  9. *Economics Research Guide: Making Academic Arguments

    A thesis statement will be a broad statement, worth defending, that defines the scope and limits of the essay. The thesis will be a substantial generalization that can stand by itself. It should answer, not ask, a question. The thesis will be broad enough and arguable enough to be worth defending. It will not be an obvious truth. The thesis ...

  10. PDF Senior Thesis Guide 2019-20 Department of Economics

    This will consist of the first chapters of the thesis: laying out the question, describing others work and your own approach, outlining the theory, and describing the data along with some preliminary empirical results. Expect to revise it substantially. December 9 Theses for Ec 990 students d ue by 4pm.

  11. Developing A Thesis

    Keep your thesis prominent in your introduction. A good, standard place for your thesis statement is at the end of an introductory paragraph, especially in shorter (5-15 page) essays. Readers are used to finding theses there, so they automatically pay more attention when they read the last sentence of your introduction.

  12. Senior Thesis

    A senior honors thesis is a chance to investigate an idea, theoretical issue, policy problem, or historical situation of keen economic interest. All economics senior thesis writers are required to take an ECON 985 Senior Thesis Seminar. Attention Juniors: See the Ec Thesis Canvas page for a recording of the Ec Senior Thesis Interest meeting and other key details!

  13. Economics Undergraduate Honors Theses

    Spring/Summer 2020. "Parental Involvement: The Differential Impacts of Consent and Notice Requirements for Minors' Abortions" - Angela Ames. "Examining Local Price Levels and Income Distribution Over Time" - Josh Archer. "Estimating the Effect of Grandparent Death on Fertility" - Jason Chen.

  14. PDF Senior Thesis Guide 2023-24 Department of Economics

    Deadline to submit the thesis registration form, signed by your advisor, to the Economics Undergraduate Office ([email protected]) by 5pm ET. Anyone without a thesis advisor by this date (add/drop deadline) must drop Ec 985 and the thesis. Have your data in hand and have plans for the type of analysis you'll be doing.

  15. Creating a Thesis Statement, Thesis Statement Tips

    Tips for Writing Your Thesis Statement. 1. Determine what kind of paper you are writing: An analytical paper breaks down an issue or an idea into its component parts, evaluates the issue or idea, and presents this breakdown and evaluation to the audience.; An expository (explanatory) paper explains something to the audience.; An argumentative paper makes a claim about a topic and justifies ...

  16. PDF M.A. in Economics Thesis Guidelines

    A first-rate thesis in economics is either an empirical paper or a theoretical paper or both. This ... Theoretical work should have (1) a model, (2) statements of the results (3) proofs (or numerical analysis) that establish the results. 4. Presentation: a) Structure. The thesis should have a format that is consistent with the conventions of

  17. Economics

    Thesis (On-campus students) Writing and defending a thesis. During the writing phase of a thesis, students are required to maintain close communication with the thesis advisor and committee. Students completing a thesis are required to schedule a formatting review with the Dissertation and Thesis Coordinator in Fenwick Library. Students are ...

  18. Research, Thesis & Directed Studies

    Research, Thesis & Directed Studies. Below are brief explanations for undergraduate students regarding research, directed/independent studies, and writing a thesis within the Department of Economics. Scrolling to the bottom you'll see a short list of FAQ's that undergraduate students ask. Please review this online information before meeting ...

  19. Applied Economics Theses

    Economic Growth, Natural Mineral Resources and Education in Developing Countries, Kasimu J. Mayundo. PDF. Portfolio Asset Allocation On a Sector Rotation Strategy Triggered by Fed's Discount Rate, Jorge Luis Orozco. PDF. Reconsidering the Economics of Public Policy: An Institutionalist Critique of Neoclassical Welfare Economics, Ryan J. Undercoffer

  20. Economics Department Dissertations Collection

    Dissertations from 2023. PDF. Essays on International Trade and Economic Growth, Mateo Hoyos, Economics. PDF. THREE ESSAYS ON MACROECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT, Guilherme Klein Martins, Economics. PDF. THREE ESSAYS ON ALLOCATION OF COSTS AND BENEFITS, CREDIT, AND TIME, Anamika Sen, Economics.

  21. Global Economic Inequality Thesis Statement Examples

    Good Thesis Statement Examples. Specific and Clear: "This thesis investigates the impact of globalization on income inequality between developing and developed countries from 1980 to 2020." Bad: "Globalization affects income inequality." The good example is precise, detailing the aspect of economic inequality (income), defining the comparison group (developing vs. developed countries ...

  22. Economics thesis and dissertation collection

    Essays on behavioral and experimental economics . Xu, Yaoyao (The University of Edinburgh, 2023-07-25) In this dissertation of three chapters, I study individuals' strategic sophistication in decision-making, specifically level-k reasoning and forward-looking behavior. The first chapter studies subjects' iterative reasoning ...

  23. 25 Thesis Statement Examples (2024)

    Strong Thesis Statement Examples. 1. School Uniforms. "Mandatory school uniforms should be implemented in educational institutions as they promote a sense of equality, reduce distractions, and foster a focused and professional learning environment.". Best For: Argumentative Essay or Debate. Read More: School Uniforms Pros and Cons.