September 22nd, 2009 by Juri Stratford
This volume describes how to use economic statistics in general and OECD statistics in particular. It introduces the main concepts used by statisticians and economists to measure economic phenomena and provides tables and charts with relevant data.
The book describes the production of international statistics and the availability of the data on the Internet. Chapters include coverage of the demand for economic statistics; basic concepts, definitions and classifications; the main producers of economic statistics; and assessing the quality of economic statistics.
This volume is freely available online through the OECD web site.
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May 12th, 2009 by David Michalski
Did you know the Humanities and Social Science Librarians offer research assistance to undergraduates working on term papers? If your professors require a term paper based on peer-reviewed research, we can help. We will show you how to engage the pressing questions, review the literature, evaluate sources, and assembly the evidence you need for term paper success.
Contact us by email, or come by the Humanities Social Sciences and Government Information Reference desk on the 2nd Floor of the Peter J. Shields Library and schedule an appointment with a librarian who knows your field. Appointments for one-on-one meetings usually last about 30 minutes, but can prepare you for a career of self-directed and critical information research. Past practice shows that Paper-Aid sessions improve grades. Take advantage of this unique service by making an appointment your subject specialist librarian.
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April 15th, 2009 by David Michalski
Are you familiar with the Social Science Research Network (SSRN)? This open access network is devoted to the rapid worldwide dissemination of social science research, mainly in the form of working papers. It is composed of a number of specialized research networks in each of the social sciences, including business / economics, sociology, and psychology. The network has even opened specialized networks for English literature, and Philosophy.
The objective, according to the site, is to “provide worldwide distribution of research to authors and their readers and to facilitate communication among them at the lowest possible cost.” Authors are allowed to upload papers without charge, and the majority of downloads of papers from the SSRN eLibrary are free.
SSRN Social Science Research Network
http://www.ssrn.com/
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