ECN 463 - Research Seminar, 3 credit hours

Notes: (Formerly ECN 250)

Prerequisite(s): ECN 101, ECN 102, ECN 279, senior standing or permission of instructor. In addition, ECN 301, ECN 302 and ECN 379 are recommended.
A review and discussion of the main research methods used by economists. Students undertake a capstone research project. They begin by choosing and refining a research question, followed by a thorough literature review. Economic theory, evidence, and the development and testing of a hypothesis are used, as appropriate, to answer the research question. Both the question and the methodology are presented to the seminar at various stages of the research.