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REFERENCE SOURCES

Reference sources (such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs and handbooks) provide a general overview of a concept or topic, and can be useful for verifying names, dates, theories and more.

The following books are online - visit Library Rm. 123 for print reference materials. Economics reference books are located in the HB - HJ call number range.

21st Century Economics: A Reference Handbook
Provides summaries of theory and models in key areas of micro and macroeconomics. Topics include an introduction to relevant theory and empirical evidence. (2010.)
50 Classics Series: 50 Economics Classics
From Karl Marx to Naomi Klein, from The Wealth of Nations to Piketty's Capital, 50 important titles on finance and world economy distilled. (2017.)
Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy
Provides an overview of fundamental economic principles drawing examples from around the world and from centuries of history. (2015.)
Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
This title presents vast era overviews, event and movement profiles, biographies, business and industry profiles, geographic profiles, and more. (2015.)
The New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics
Over 3,000 chapters written by leading experts in the field, containing entries on the most topical issues. (2018.)
OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) Glossary
Index of financing for sustainable development terms. See also OECD Glossary of Statistics Terms.
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy
From trade agreements to offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this encyclopedia explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, and the broader social sciences, as well as for economic policy professionals. (2010.)

SAGE Research Methods
Books, reference works, journal articles, instructional videos, and data seta; large collection of qualitative and quantitative methods books

ScienceDirect Handbooks in Economics, Econometrics and Finance
Excellent sources for basic information in the various fields of Economics.