Research Seminar in Economics
General
- Undergraduate; 4th year
- 26 learners; teams of 5
- 35 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 2/3 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Business services, Banking & finance, Marketing & advertising, Business & management
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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January 16, 2023Experience start
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April 1, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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The Research Seminar in Economics course offers advanced economics majors the opportunity to experience first-hand how the core methods and tools of economic analysis are applied to understand and solve economic problems faced by business organizations and policymakers. The course builds upon theoretical knowledge and quantitative and analytical skills developed in the prerequisite courses to guide students in producing an original research paper on a topic identified in collaboration with you under the supervision of the instructor.
Students can partner with you to
- Use the correct theoretical approach to frame the issue identified in conjunction with you.
- Conduct literature review; analyze and critically assess relevant work applicable to the research project.
- Identify and apply the appropriate technical and analytical tools for addressing the problem at hand
- Articulate evidence-based conclusions and provide appropriate recommendations.
- Learner skills
- Competitive analysis, Business consulting, Business strategy, Data analysis, Research
- Deliverables
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At the end of the term, you will be presented with a final report and will be invited to attend a short, focused presentation, where you will have the opportunity to share constructive feedback with the students.
Project Examples
This course assists students in developing strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills through independent research. It familiarizes students with some of the major issues and research approaches in economics through discussions and presentations of various topics. ECON 4089 has offered students the opportunity to work on projects covering diverse topics including: poverty, microinsurance, economic development, foreign direct investment, corporate social responsibility and charitable giving.
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.
Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.