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ECON 396: Resources for Economics Thesis Writers (HC)

This guide brings together key resources, strategies, and tools to support you as you research, write, and manage your economics senior thesis.

Understanding Policy Research Sources

Government agencies, think tanks, advocacy groups, and foundations produce research reports that inform policy debates and decision-making. These reports are not peer-reviewed and fall outside traditional academic publishing, but they can still be valuable sources of evidence and analysis. Many are available through databases or directly from the organizations’ websites.

Policy Research Databases

Government Research for Policymakers

Think Tanks and Policy Institutes