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Course info, instructors.
- Prof. Esther Duflo
- Prof. Benjamin Olken
Departments
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- Developmental Economics
- Microeconomics
Learning Resource Types
Development economics, research proposal.
The maximum length of the write-up should be 3 pages single-spaced (but less is fine). The goal of this research proposal is to give you a “jump start” on working on a topic that you could (ideally) work on for your second-year paper (or a future paper for your dissertation). If you are in the second year, it is okay for you to talk about the topic that you will be working on for your second-year paper. It should be development though… (but as you know development is a big tent).
You can co-author the proposal with any student(s) in the program. However, we would like to see as many proposals as people in the class.
Note that the deadline is the last possible date that we are allowed to accept assignments under end of term regulations, so we will not be able to provide extensions. Please therefore budget your time wisely.
The proposal should include
- A clear statement of your research question
- Brief motivation of your research question a. Why is this question important? b. What is the policy implication? c. What (if any) economic theory it is testing?
- (Short) Review of the relevant theoretical and/or empirical literature.
- Description of your proposed empirical strategy and proposed (realistic) data sources. a. You can propose an RCT where you’d collect the data, as long as it is realistic for a PhD student (not necessarily in the scope of a second year paper). b. If you project is empirical, write-out clearly and in detail what are the proposed regression specifications.
- Clear discussion of your contribution to the prior literature.
- Clear discussion of what challenges you expect to encounter.
Think of this project as the shell of a research paper that contains everything but your findings: you will motivate the question; place it in the literature; and lay out your data sources (if any) and your research design. We do not expect to see any preliminary results (for empirical papers) or fully fledged model (for theory paper).
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School of Economics
Writing a research proposal.
Developing a research proposal is a necessary part of the application process it:
- provides a basis for decision-making;
- helps to make sure that you get the most appropriate supervisor for your research.
Your research proposal does not commit you to researching in a specific area if your application is successful.
Following a successful application, you need to provide a more comprehensive proposal which will be useful reference as your research develops.
How to write a research proposal
Organise your proposal should around a small set of ideas or hypotheses that you would like to investigate. Provide some evidence of relevant background reading if possible.
A typical research proposal might look something like this:
- Rationale for the research project, including: a description of the phenomenon of interest, and the context(s) and situation in which you think the research will take place; an explanation of why the topic is of interest to the author; and an outline of the reasons why the topic should be of interest to research and/ or practice (the 'so what?' question); a statement of how the research fits in with that of potential supervisor(s) in the School of Economics.
- Issues and initial research question. Within the phenomenon of interest: what issue(s) do you intend to investigate? (This may be quite imprecise at the application stage); what might be some of the key literatures that might inform the issues (again, indicative at the application stage); and, as precisely as you can, what is the question you are trying to answer?
- Intended methodology: How do you think you might go about answering the question? Do you have a preference for using quantitative methods such as survey based research, or for qualitative methods such as interviews and observation?
- Expected outcomes: how do you think the research might add to existing knowledge; what might it enable organisations or interested parties to do differently?
- Timetable: What is your initial estimation of the timetable of the dissertation? When will each of the key stages start and finish (refining proposal; literature review; developing research methods; fieldwork; analysis; writing the draft; final submission). There are likely to overlaps between the stages.
An initial research proposal that forms part of a PhD application should be between 600 and 1,000 words in length.
School of Social Sciences
Writing your economics research proposal
If you are applying to the Economics postgraduate research programme, you will need to submit a research proposal with your application.
The nature of your proposal will depend on when you apply.
The role of the proposal
For entry into Year 1 of the programme, the proposal is used to:
- identify your broad areas of interest;
- see if you have consulted relevant literature beyond the standard textbooks;
- obtain an impression of your ability to think critically;
- assess what motivates you to pursue a research degree in economics.
Proposal guidelines
For entry into Year 1 of the programme, the research proposal is expected to include the following:
- The research area with which you would expect to be affiliated;
- The member(s) of staff you would like to provide supervision (this information is also requested in the online application form under ‘Proposed research supervisor’); You are strongly encouraged to contact a preferred supervisor in advance of submitting an application to get their input into developing your research proposal.
- A description of the area in which you expect your eventual research to be. This should describe possible research questions you might address, and describe why you find them interesting and relevant. In so doing, you should relate the possible research questions to the extant literature in this area of economics;
- You should identify and address any potential ethical considerations in relation to your proposed research. Please discuss your research with your proposed supervisor to see how best to progress your ideas in line with University of Manchester ethics guidance, and ensure that your proposed supervisor is happy for you to proceed with your application;
- A bibliography of any journal articles and books to which you have referred;
- No more than 1500 words.
If you are seeking entry into Year 2 you are expected to have more developed research ideas. Your proposal will be used to assess:
- the quality and originality of your ideas;
- whether you are able to think critically;
- if you have a grasp of the relevant literature.
It will also give us:
- important information about the perspectives you intend to take in your research area;
- how you fit into the Economic department’s research profile;
- an idea how to allocate a supervisory team.
For entry into Year 2 of the programme, the research proposal is expected to include the following:
- The member(s) of staff you would like to provide supervision (this information is also requested in the online application form under ‘Proposed research supervisor’); You are strongly encouraged to contact a preferred supervisor prior to submitting your application to get their input into your research proposal.
- A detailed description of the area in which you expect your eventual research to be. This should describe the specific research questions you plan to address, the research methods you expect to use, and the expected data source for any empirical work planned.
The proposal should also:
- Describe why you find these research questions interesting and relevant, and relate the specific research questions to the extant literature in this area of economics;
- You should identify and address any potential ethical considerations in relation to your proposed research. Please discuss your research with your proposed supervisor to see how best to progress your ideas in line with University of Manchester ethics guidance, and ensure that your proposed supervisor is happy for you to proceed with your application.
- Around 1500 words. In exceptional cases proposals significantly exceeding the word limit will be accepted.
The University uses electronic systems to detect plagiarism and other forms of academic malpractice and for assessment. All Humanities PhD programmes require the submission of a research proposal as part of the application process. The Doctoral Academy upholds the principle that where a candidate approaches the University with a project of study, this should be original. While it is understandable that research may arise out of previous studies, it is vital that your research proposal is not the subject of plagiarism.
Allocation of supervisors
For Year 1 entrants, the proposal is used to allocate a preliminary supervisor to act as mentor during the first year of study. This person will normally also act as a supervisor and may also become your MSc-dissertation supervisor. The exact composition of your supervisory team will be decided by the end of Year 1.
You will not be forced to follow the proposal exactly once you have started to study. It is normal for students to refine their original proposal over time.
With this in mind, the composition of your supervisory team may also change. Please note that members of staff are only expected to provide supervision in areas that are of interest to them and admittance to the programme does not imply the provision of supervision on any topic devised by the student.
Further information
- How to write a personal statement
- Economics research area groups
- Find an economics supervisor
If you need help and advice about your application, contact the Postgraduate Admissions Team.
Admissions contacts
University guidelines
You may also find it useful to read the advice and guidance on the University website about writing a proposal for your research degree application.
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Dissertations from 2023 2023
Essays on International Trade and Economic Growth , Mateo Hoyos, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON MACROECONOMICS AND DEVELOPMENT , Guilherme Klein Martins, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON ALLOCATION OF COSTS AND BENEFITS, CREDIT, AND TIME , Anamika Sen, Economics
Dissertations from 2022 2022
THREE ESSAYS on GROWTH and DISTRIBUTION in DUAL ECONOMIES , Adam Aboobaker, Economics
WORK, WORKERS, AND REPRODUCING SOCIAL CONTROL: RACIAL POST-FORDISM AND ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS , Hannah Rebecca Archambault, Economics
Employer Power: Consequences for Wages, Inequality and Spillovers , Ihsaan Bassier, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES: HEALTH, GENDER, AND POLICING , Travis B. Campbell, Economics
CREATION OF ECONOMIC GROWTH AND COMPETITION THROUGH GREEN-INDUSTRIAL POLICIES , Camilo A. Gallego, Economics
Essays on Unpaid Care and Gender Inequality in India , Leila Gautham, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE, THE STATE, AND EMPLOYMENT , Baris Guven, Economics
CONSTRAINTS AND ACCOMMODATED PREFERENCE: ESSAYS ON GENDER AND SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITY IN PAKISTAN , Sana Khalil, Economics
Essays on Anti-Discrimination Legislation Enforcement and Sex-Based Discrimination in U.S. Labor Markets , Carly McCann, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE CFA FRANC , Francis Perez, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CULTURAL PRODUCTION AND CREATIVE LABOR , Luke Pretz, Economics
FOUR ESSAYS ON PEACE CONSOLIDATION AND ETHNIC RECONCILIATION IN POSTWAR SRI LANKA , Narayani Sritharan, Economics
The Political Economy of Consumer Credit Expansion and Real Exchange Rate Policy in Dual Economies , Esra Nur Ugurlu, Economics
Dissertations from 2021 2021
Three Essays on Learning and Conflict Applied to Developing Countries , Amal Ahmad, Economics
The Political Economy of the Cost of Foreign Exchange Intervention , Devika Dutt, Economics
CARE WORK IN CHILE’S SEGREGATED CITIES , Manuel Garcia, Economics
ESSAYS ON EXCHANGE RATE SHOCKS AND THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF LOCAL FISCAL POLICY IN BRAZIL , Raphael Rocha Gouvea, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF GLOBAL INACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE , Tyler A. Hansen, Economics
Three Essays on Socio-Institutional Ecosystems & Labor Structures , Jonathan Donald Jenner, Economics
CONSTRUCTING A MARXIAN INPUT-OUTPUT MODEL CONSIDERING THE TURNOVER OF CAPITAL AND REVISITING THE FALLING-RATE-OF-PROFIT HYPOTHESIS , Junshang Liang, Economics
Three Essays on Structural Change and Labor Market Adjustment in Developing Countries , Karmen Naidoo, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON EMPLOYMENT IMPACTS OF LABOR MARKET POLICIES , Simon Dominik Sturn, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON LABOR AND MARRIAGE MARKETS: FARM CRISIS AND RURAL-TO-URBAN MIGRATION IN THE UNITED STATES, 1920-1940 , Jennifer Withrow, Economics
Dissertations from 2020 2020
THREE ESSAYS ON GENDER-SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES OF MACROECONOMIC POLICIES , SELIN SECIL AKIN, Economics
A New Economic History of Deindustrialization: Class Conflict and Race in the Motor City , Jackson Allison, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON MICROECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL ECONOMY: EXPLOITATION, TECHNICAL CHANGE, AND MULTISECTORAL ANALYSIS , Weikai Chen, Economics
Essays on Food Security, Gender and Agriculture , Berna Dogan, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE ECONOMICS OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE , Kuochih Huang, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON POLITICAL ECONOMY OF UNEVEN DEVELOPMENT: SPACE, CLASS AND STATE IN PAKISTAN , Danish Khan, Economics
ESSAYS ON WOMEN AND WORK IN INDIA AND ON OTHER-REGARDING PREFERENCES , Sai Madhurika Mamunuru, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS IN INDIAN AGRICULTURE , Kartik Misra, Economics
Neoliberal Capitalism and the Evolution of the U.S. Healthcare System , Samantha Sterba, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE PAST AND FUTURE OF SOCIALISM , Mihnea Tudoreanu, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE “SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE” , Anastasia C. Wilson, Economics
Endogenous Money, Corporate Liquidity Preferences and the Transformation of the U.S. Financial System , Yeo Hyub Yoon, Economics
Dissertations from 2019 2019
The Historical and Legal Creation of a Fissured Workplace: The Case of Franchising , Brian Callaci, Economics
Essays on the Minimum Wage, Immigration, and Privatization , Doruk Cengiz, Economics
Bangladesh's Energy Policy: Economic, Environmental, and Climate Change Impacts , Rohini Kamal, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE ENVIRONMENT , An Li, Economics
REVISITING THE EAST ASIAN MIRACLE: LABOR REGIMES, PROFITABILITY AND ACCUMULATION , Zhongjin Li, Economics
Dimensions of US Global Financial Power: Essays on Financial Sanctions, Global Imbalances, and Sovereign Default , Mariam Majd, Economics
THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF ACCUMULATION IN SOUTH AFRICA: Resource Extraction, Financialization, and Capital Flight as Barriers to Investment and Employment Growth , Seeraj Mohamed, Economics
STATE-LOCAL GOVERNMENT SPENDING, MACROECONOMIC FISCAL POLICY, AND THE BUSINESS CYCLE , Amanda Page-Hoongrajok, Economics
Essays on Monetary Policy in Developing Countries: Income Distribution, Housing and Unemployment , Zhandos Ybrayev, Economics
Resource Rents, Public Investment and Economic Development: The Case of Bolivia , Raul Zelada Aprili, Economics
Dissertations from 2018 2018
Three Essays on Governments and Financial Crises in Developing Economies, 1870-1913 , Peter H. Bent, Economics
Constraining Labor's “Double Freedom”: Revisiting the Impact of Wrongful Discharge Laws on Labor Markets, 1979-2014 , Eric Hoyt, Economics
SOCIAL STRUCTURE OF ACCUMULATION IN TURKEY (1963 – 2015) , Osman C. Icoz, Economics
Stumbling Toward the Up Escalator: How Trends in International Trade, Investment, and Finance Have Complicated Latin America’s Quest for Sustainable, Diversified Economic Development , Mary Eliza Rebecca Ray, Economics
Forms of Naturalism in Seminal Neoclassical Texts: An Analysis and Comparison of Léon Walras, John Bates Clark, and William Stanley Jevons , Mark Silverman, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON CHILD WELFARE IN CÔTE D’IVOIRE , Didier Wayoro, Economics
Dissertations from 2017 2017
Currency Mismatch and Balance Sheet Effects of Exchange Rate in Turkish Non-Financial Corporations , Serkan Demirkilic, Economics
The Impacts of Foreign Labor Migration of Men on Women's Empowerment in Nepal , Pratistha Joshi Rajkarnikar, Economics
Real and Nominal Effects of Exchange Rate Regimes , Emiliano Libman, Economics
Three Essays on International Economics and Finance , Juan Antonio Montecino, Economics
THREE ESSAYS ON “DOING CARE”, GENDER DIFFERENCES IN THE WORK DAY, AND WOMEN’S CARE WORK IN THE HOUSEHOLD , Avanti Mukherjee, Economics
Dissertations from 2016 2016
Colonial and Post-Colonial Origins of Agrarian Development: The Case of Two Punjabs , Shahram Azhar, Economics
Three Essays on the Social Determinants of Early Childhood Health and Development , Andrew Barenberg, Economics
ELITE CAPTURE, FREE RIDING, AND PROJECT DESIGN: A CASE STUDY OF A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN CEARÁ, BRAZIL , Jessica Carrick-Hagenbarth, Economics
Three Essays on Sustainable Development in China: Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects , Ying Chen, Economics
Three Essays on Women's Land Rights in Rural Peru , Rosa L. Duran, Economics
Three Essays on Economic Stages and Transition , Ricardo R. Fuentes-Ramírez, Economics
Three Essays on U.S. Household Debt and the Sources of Systemic Financial Fragility , Thomas Herndon, Economics
Essays on Household Health Expenditures, National Health Insurance and Universal Access to Health Care in Ghana , EVELYN KWAKYE, Economics
Microfinance, Household Indebtedness and Gender Inequality , Theresa Mannah-Blankson, Economics
Three Essays on Labor Market Friction and the Business Cycle , Jong-seok Oh, Economics
Three Essays on Sustainability , Mark V. Paul, Economics
The Political Economy of Smallholder Incorporation and Land Acquisition , Alfredo R. Rosete, Economics
Employment and Family Leave Mandates: Three Essays on Labor Supply and Demand, Nontraditional Families, and Family Policy , Samantha Schenck, Economics
Endogenous Capacity, Multiple Equilibria and Thirlwall's Law: Theory and an Empirical Application to Mexico: 1950 - 2012. , Juan Alberto Vázquez Muñoz, Economics
Three Essays on the Macroeconomic Impacts of Rent Seeking , Kurt von Seekamm, Economics
Dissertations from 2015 2015
Essays on Growth Complementarity Between Agriculture and Industry in Developing Countries , Joao Paulo de Souza, Economics
Structural Transformation, Culture, and Women’s Labor Force Participation in Turkey , yasemin dildar, Economics
Essays on Information, Income, and the Sharing Economy , Anders F. Fremstad, Economics
Essays on Inequality, Credit Constraints, and Growth in Contemporary Mexico , Leopoldo Gómez-Ramírez, Economics
Three Essays on Macroeconomic Implications of Contemporary Financial Intermediation , Hyun Woong Park, Economics
The Labor Share Question in China , Hao Qi, Economics
Three essays on economic inequality and environmental degradation , Klara Zwickl, Economics
Dissertations from 2014 2014
Common Pool Resources and Rural Livelihoods in Stung Treng Province of Cambodia , Pitchaya Boonsrirat, Economics
The financialization of the nonfinancial corporation in the post-1970 U.S. economy , Leila Emami Davis, Economics
The Financial Underpinnings of the EU Crisis: Financial Deregulation, Privatization, and Asymmetric State Power , Nina Q. Eichacker, Economics
THE FINANCIAL SECTOR AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA: ESSAYS ON ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES IN SOUTH SUDAN AND KENYA , James A. Garang, Economics
OUTPUT FLUCTUATIONS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN LATIN AMERICA IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE GREAT RECESSION , Gonzalo Hernandez Jimenez, Economics
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT AND EARNINGS INEQUALITY IN SOUTH KOREA , Hyeon-Kyeong Kim, Economics
Three Essays in Macroeconomic History , Joshua W. Mason, Economics
Essays on the Evolution of Inequality , Cem Oyvat, Economics
FINANCIALIZATION OF THE COMMODITIES FUTURES MARKETS AND ITS EFFECTS ON PRICES , Manisha Pradhananga, Economics
Productive Stagnation and Unproductive Accumulation in the United States, 1947-2011. , Tomas N. Rotta, Economics
Advertising and the Creation of Exchange Value , Zoe Sherman, Economics
Understanding Income Inequality in the United States , Mark J. Stelzner, Economics
CARE TIME IN THE U.S.: MEASURES, DETERMINANTS, AND IMPLICATIONS , Joo Yeoun Suh, Economics
Essays on the minimum wage , Ben Zipperer, Economics
Dissertations from 2013 2013
Credit Chains, Credit Bubles, and Financial Fragility: Explaining The U.S. Financial Crisis of 2007-09 , Thomas L Bernardin, Economics
A Knife Hidden in Roses: Development and Gender Violence in the Dominican Republic , Cruz Caridad Bueno, Economics
Sustaining Rural Livelihoods in Upper Svaneti, Republic of Georgia , Robin J Kemkes, Economics
Contract as Contested Terrain: An Economic History of Law and the Rise of American Capitalism , Daniel P MacDonald, Economics
Essays on the Rising Demand for Convenience in Meal Provisioning in the United States , Tamara Ohler, Economics
Social Emulation, the Evolution of Gender Norms, and Intergenerational Transfers: Three Essays on the Economics of Social Interactions , Seung-Yun Oh, Economics
Decollectivization and Rural Poverty in Post-Mao China: A Critique of the Conventional Wisdom , Zhaochang Peng, Economics
Capitalist Crisis and Capitalist Reaction: The Profit Squeeze, the Business Roundtable, and the Capitalist Class Mobilization of the 1970s , Alejandro Reuss, Economics
The Economics of Same-Sex Couple Households: Essays on Work, Wages, and Poverty , Alyssa Schneebaum, Economics
The Political Economy of Cultural Production: Essays on Music and Class , Ian J. Seda Irizarry, Economics
Essays Of Human Capital Formation , Owen Thompson, Economics
Dissertations from 2012 2012
Knowledge, Gender, and Production Relations in India's Informal Economy , Amit Basole, Economics
Macroeconomic and Microeconomic Determinants of Informal Employment: The Case of Clothing Traders in Johannesburg, South Africa , Jennifer E Cohen, Economics
The Relationship Between Mass Incarceration and Crime in the Neoliberal Period in the United States , Geert Leo Dhondt, Economics
Fair Trade, Agrarian Cooperatives, and Rural Livelihoods in Peru , Noah Enelow, Economics
Organic Farming and Rural Transformations in the European Union: A Political Economy approach , Charalampos Konstantinidis, Economics
The Sources of Financial Profit: A Theoretical and Empirical Investigation of the Transformation of Banking in the US , Iren G. Levina, Economics
A Minskian Approach to Financial Crises with a Behavioural Twist: A Reappraisal of the 2000-2001 Financial Crisis in Turkey , Mathieu Perron-Dufour, Economics
Essays on Urban Sprawl, Race, and Ethnicity , Jared M. Ragusett, Economics
Agriculture and Class: Contradictions of Midwestern Family Farms Across the Twentieth Century , Elizabeth Ann Ramey, Economics
Women In Conflict, Peacebuilding And Reconstruction: Insights From The Aftermath Of Nepal's Maoist Insurgency , Smita Ramnarain, Economics
Money, Reality, and Value: Non-Commodity Money in Marxian Political Economy , Joseph Thomas Rebello, Economics
Three essays on oil scarcity, global warming and energy prices , Matthew Riddle, Economics
The Political Economy of Agrarian Change in the People's Republic of China , Zhun Xu, Economics
Dissertations from 2011 2011
State Hegemony and Sustainable Development: A Political Economy Analysis of Two Local Experiences in Turkey , Bengi Akbulut, Economics
Financial evolution and the declining effectiveness of US monetary policy since the 1980s , Hasan Comert
Why China Grew: Understanding the Financial Structure of Late Development , Adam S. Hersh, Economics
Solving the "Coffee Paradox": Understanding Ethiopia's Coffee Cooperatives Through Elinor Ostrom's Theory of the Commons , Susan Ruth Holmberg, Economics
Migration, Remittances And Intra-Household Allocation In Northern Ghana: Does Gender Matter? , Lynda Joyce Pickbourn, Economics
Youth and Economic Development: A Case Study of Out-of-School Time Programs for Low-Income Youth in New York State , Kristen Maeve Powlick, Economics
The Real Exchange Rate And Economic Development , Martin Rapetti, Economics
Essays on International Reserve Accumulation and Cooperation in Latin America , Luis Daniel Rosero, Economics
Three Essays on Racial Disparities in Infant Health and Air Pollution Exposure , Helen Scharber, Economics
Dissertations from 2010 2010
Capitalism in Post-Colonial India: Primative Accumulation Under Dirigiste and Laissez Faire Regimes , Rajesh Bhattacharya, Economics
Uneven Development and the Terms of Trade: A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis , Bilge Erten, Economics
Gendered Vulnerabilities After Genocide: Three Essays on Post-Conflict Rwanda , Catherine Ruth Finnoff, Economics
The Employment Impacts of Economy-wide Investments in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency , Heidi Garrett-Peltier, Economics
Household Employer Payroll Tax Evasion: An Exploration Based on IRS Data and on Interviews with Employers and Domestic Workers , Catherine B. Haskins, Economics
Racial Inequality and Affirmative Action in Malaysia and South Africa , Hwok-Aun Lee, Economics
Essays on Behavioral Labor Economics , Philip Pablo Mellizo, Economics
Three Essays on the Political Economy of Live Stock Sector in Turkey , Hasan Tekguc, Economics
The Impact Of Public Employment On Health , Wei Zhang, Economics
Dissertations from 2009 2009
Effort, work hours, and income inequality: Three essays on the behavioral effects of wage inequality , Michael Carr
Essays on investment, real exchange rate, and central bank in a financially liberalized Turkey , Deger Eryar
Essays On Investment, Real Exchange Rate, And Central Bank In A Financially Liberalized Turkey , Deger Eryar, Economics
Labor Turnover in the Child-Care Industry: Voice and Exit , Lynn A. Hatch, Economics
Three Essays on Conflict and Cooperation , Sungha Hwang, Economics
Economic Reforms in East African Countries: The Impact on Government Revenue and Public Investment , Adam Beni Swebe Mwakalobo, Economics
Post-Marxism After Althusser: A Critique Of The Alternatives , Ceren Ozselcuk, Economics
Essays on Financial Behavior and its Macroeconomic Causes and Implications , Soon Ryoo, Economics
Skill Mismatch and Wage Inequality in the U.S. , Fabian Slonimczyk, Economics
Linkages Between Inequality And Environmental Degradation: An Interregional Perspective , Marina S Vornovytskyy, Economics
Dissertations from 2008 2008
Migrant women and economic justice: A *class analysis of Anatolian -German women in homemaking and cleaning services , Esra Erdem
Emigrant or sojourner? The determinants of Mexican labor migration strategies to the United States , Florian K Kaufmann
Macrofinancial risk management in the U.S. economy: Regulation, derivatives, and liquidity preference , Marcelo Milan
Essays on behavioral economics , Wesley Jose Pech
The impact of land ownership inequality on rural factor markets , Fatma Gul Unal
Three essays on family care, time allocation, and economic well -being , Jayoung Yoon
Dissertations from 2007 2007
Capital flight and foreign direct investment in the Middle East and North Africa: Comparative development and institutional analysis , Abdullah Almounsor
Investment under financial liberalization: Channels of liquidity and uncertainty , Armagan Gezici
Three essays on social dilemmas with heterogeneous agents , Mark Howard
Between the market and the milpa: Market engagements, peasant livelihood strategies, and the on -farm conservation of crop genetic diversity in the Guatemalan highlands , S. Ryan Isakson
Late neoclassical economics: Restoration of theoretical humanism in contemporary mainstream economics , Yahya Mete Madra
Inequality and the Human Development Index , Elizabeth Anne Stanton
Dissertations from 2006 2006
Institutional settings and organizational forms: Three essays , Alper Duman
Labor market characteristics and the determinants of political support for social insurance , Anil Duman
State power, world trade, and the class structure of a nation: An overdeterminist class theory of national tariff policy , Erik E Guzik
Unions and the strategy of class transformation: The case of the Broadway musicians , Catherine P Mulder
Children's work and opportunities for education: Consequences of gender and household wealth , Sevinc Rende
The economics of immigration: Household and employment dynamics , Maliha Safri
Dissertations from 2005 2005
Capital flight from Southeast Asia: Case studies on Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand , Edsel L. Beja
Rethinking municipal privatization: A Marxian class analysis of the privatization of New York City's Central Park , Oliver David Cooke
Financial liberalization and its distributional consequences: An empirical exploration , Arjun Jayadev
Three essays on gender, land rights, and collective action in Brazil's rural political economy , Merrilee Mardon
Land markets, female land rights and agricultural productivity in Paraguayan agriculture , Thomas Masterson
Workers' struggles and transformations of capitalism at industrial enterprises in Russia, 1985–2000 , Maxim V Maximov
Economy and society: Class relations and the process of economic growth , Erik K Olsen
Gender, liberalization and agrarian change in Telangana , Smriti Rao
The contradictory imperatives of New Deal banking reforms. , Ellen D. Russell, Economics
Equity in community -based sustainable development: A case study in western India , Priya Parvathy Sangameswaran
Mandated wage floors and the wage structure: Analyzing the ripple effects of minimum and prevailing wage laws , Jeannette Wicks-Lim
Public enterprises in mixed economies: Their impact on economic growth and social equity , Andong Zhu
Dissertations from 2004 2004
An economic analysis of prison labor in the United States , Asatar P Bair
Three essays on income, inequality and environmental degradation , Rachel A Bouvier
The implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations in a less developed market economy: Evidence from Uruguay , Marcelo F Caffera
Race, altruism and trust: Experimental evidence from South Africa , Justine Claire Keswell
Exchanging entailments: The contested meaning of commodity exchange , Philip M Kozel
Three essays on capital account liberalization and economic growth: New measures, new estimates and the experience of South Korea , Kang-Kook Lee
Enterprise hybrids and alternative growth dynamics , Kenneth M Levin
Social interaction and economic institution , Yongjin Park
Research and policy considerations in the valuation and the allocation of environmental and health commodities , Mihail Samnaliev
Immiserizing growth: Globalization and agrarian change in Telangana, South India between 1985 and 2000 , Vamsicharan Vakulabharanam
Social networks and labor market outcomes: Theoretical expansions and econometric analysis , Russell E Williams
Dissertations from 2003 2003
Three essays on the evolution of cooperation , Jung-Kyoo Choi
Economic size and long -term growth: An empirical analysis of the consequences of small economic size on investment, productivity and income growth , Pavel E Isa
Essays on categorical inequality, non-linear income dynamics and social mobility in South Africa , Malcolm M Keswell
The effectiveness of tax incentives in attracting investment: The case of Puerto Rico , Carlos F Liard-Muriente
A theoretical and statistical exploration into the effects of morals, personality and uncertainty on hypothetical bias in contingent valuation , Joseph D Ogrodowczyk
The role of the stock market in influencing firm investment in China , Feng Xiao
Dissertations from 2002 2002
Essays on the threat effects of foreign direct investment on labor markets , Minsik Choi
An international analysis of child welfare , Nasrin Dalirazar
Fiscal faux pas? An empirical analysis of the revenue and expenditure implications of trade liberalization , Barsha Khattry
Property from the sky: The creation of property rights in the radio spectrum in the United States , Elizabeth M Kruse
Three essays on China's state owned enterprises: Towards an alternative to privatization , Minqi Li
From welfare rights to welfare fights: Neo -liberalism and the retrenchment of social provision , John Arthur O'Connor
Political community and individual gain: Aristotle, Adam Smith and the problem of exchange , Kimberly Kaethe Sims
Rethinking prostitution: Analyzing an informal sector industry , Marjolein Katrien van der Veen
Dissertations from 2001 2001
Land and labor markets among paddy producers in the Nepalese Tarai , Ravi Bhandari
What drives equity values: fundamentals or net flows? An empircal analysis of the 1982--1999 United States stock market boom , Lawrence Lee Evans
Investment, labor demand, and political conflict in South Africa , James S Heintz
Education, Inequality and Economic Mobility in South Africa , Thomas Nathaniel Hertz
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Published by Alvin Nicolas at January 11th, 2023 , Revised On April 16, 2024
The field of economics has changed entirely in recent times. Today, the field holds an extremely important place in every economy, with individual choices, spending, borrowing, production, occupations, markets, trading, employment, and a lot more being predicted and planned by economists.
Today, economists view economics from a modern and slightly different perspective than traditional economics. Different approaches in economics include perspectives like anthropology, sociology, geography, and various institutions.
Studying economics involving these perspectives provides a clearer view of the issues and problems related to the modern economic world. In contrast, focusing on the traditional economic approaches while selecting a topic will result in vague outcomes according to modern economics.
The most difficult task with respect to economics dissertations involves the collection of data . Mostly the data required by the researcher must be in quantitative form. However, once data is collected, the researcher can focus on performing the analysis.
There are a number of economic perspectives that can be studied in detail. As your final project, you will want to select the most recent and relevant economics topic for your dissertation.
To help you get started with brainstorming for economics topic ideas, we have developed a list of the latest topics that can be used for writing your economics dissertation.
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2024 Economics Dissertation Topics
Topic 1: the influence of price and brand on consumer preference during an economic recession: a case of the clothing market in greece.
Research Aim: The research will aim to examine the impact of prices and brands on consumer buying behaviour during an economic recession in Greece’s clothing market. During an economic crisis, not all types of products suffer the same consequences. During a recession, people are more sensible in their buying decisions, and they frequently continue to choose known product brands that meet their demands. The study will look at the impact of the recession on consumer purchasing preferences, taking into account variations in spending on various apparel brands based on price.
Topic 2: The financial and non-financial support of the family members in the growth of a successful entrepreneurship
Research Aim: The research will aim to investigate the importance of financial and non-financial support of family members in the growth of successful entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is a driving force in economic growth, social transformation, and organizational change. Private businesses (entrepreneurship) not only support a state’s social and economic growth but it also develops intellectual competition and innovation. Family members who are involved in business ventures can influence individuals’ goals to start new businesses, and they can also be considered as a means of economic and motivational strength.
Topic 3: The impact of transaction cost on economic development
Research Aim: The research will aim to explore the impact of transaction cost on the economic development of a country. The study will try to find the impact by using different methods and analyses. This article will investigate the difficulties of economic growth as they relate to transaction costs and how the latter produce various sorts of market failures. The study also explores several major contributions to the field of economic development, including market failure and growth barriers. Alternative perspectives on the failure of government and the market-government duality will also be examined.
Topic 4: What effect does oil price fluctuation have on business activity in oil-importing and exporting states?
Research Aim: The research will aim to find the influence of oil rate fluctuation on businesses of oil-importing and exporting countries. Change has a significant influence on the production costs of oil-importing countries and changes in pricing levels changes. At the same time, oil price variations have a significant impact on energy export profits and government budget revenues in energy-exporting economies.
Topic 5: The impact of gender inequality on work productivity and economic growth: A case study on developing countries
Research Aim: The research will aim to find the impact of gender inequality on work productivity and economic growth in developing countries. Gender inequality is not solely a concern in developing countries. Males earn more than women in practically every society. Differences in health, education, and negotiating power within marriage, on the other hand, tend to be bigger in countries with low Per capita income. Gender inequality in the office contributes to females’ lower socio-economic standing. Furthermore, such gender inequality may be associated with human resource rules and human resource related decision-making.
Topic 6: Research to identify the impacts of Coronavirus on the economy
Research Aim: This study will focus on identifying the impacts of coronavirus on the global economy.
Topic 7: Research to study the impacts of Coronavirus on the real estate sector
Research Aim: This research aims at identifying the impacts of coronavirus on the real estate sector. Is real estate a better option for investment during COVID-19?
Topic 8: Research to study the impacts of Coronavirus on the stock market
Research Aim: This research aims at identifying the impacts of coronavirus on the stock market.
Topic 9: Research to identify the impacts of Coronavirus on banking and the future of banking after the pandemic
Research Aim: This research aims at identifying the impacts of coronavirus on banking and the future of banking after the pandemic. What are the predictions? What challenges may come across? How to overcome those challenges?
Dissertation Topics on Economics 2023
Topic 1: economic expansion in bioenergy: a case study.
Research Aim: This research aims to conduct a case study on the economic expansion in bioenergy
Topic 2: Factors responsible for job creation and job destruction in the UK
Research Aim: This research aims to identify the factors responsible for job creation and job destruction in the UK.
Topic 3: Impacts of wars on the economy of both nations
Research Aim: This research aims to address how do wars impact the economy of both nations?
Topic 4: The role of banks in the economy of a country
Research Aim: This research aims to highlight the role of Banks in the economy of a country. Students can choose any country to conduct the study.
Topic 5: Is an unhealthy country considered an emerging country?
Research Aim: This research will answer the question: Is an unhealthy country considered a poor country?
Dissertation Topics Related to Economic Geography
Economic geography studies human economic activities with respect to various conditions such as location, distribution, production, consumption, exchange of resources, etc. Thus, studying the availability of all these resources, their development, and utilization is the main subject matter of economic geography.
In addition to studying these resources and their relationship with human economic activities, economic geography also helps study the interaction of these resources and variables with respect to nature and economic activities.
Economic geography is studied within different regions and localities in order to assess various human economic activities. Here are some economic geography dissertation topics to help you explore this field.
Topic 1: Role of local ethics and culture in shaping entrepreneurial economic development in various businesses.
Research Aim: This study will talk about the role of culture and ethics in shaping economic entrepreneurial attitudes in different fields of business.
Topic 2: Diversity in entrepreneurial approaches brought up by emigrants in the economics of a place: A critical analysis
Research Aim: This research will discuss whether entrepreneurial approaches be exported when emigrants move to a new place.
Topic 3: Assessing factors involved in facilitating knowledge transfer in a specific locality or place
Research Aim: This research will understand the various factors that play a role in transferring knowledge from one place or locality to another.
Topic 4: Economic opportunities provided within local boundaries. A case study of any specific area
Research Aim: This study will talk about the economic opportunities provided by local boundaries. This dissertation can be customised according to an area/region of your choice.
Topic 5: To discuss the role of the “European regional policy” in shaping or modifying places in the UK
Research Aim: This study will talk about the role of European regional policy in shaping and modifying UK places.
Topic 6: Location of top IT firms in the UK, the role of location on economics linked to a particular firm
Research Aim: This study will assess the economic geography of top IT firms in the UK that are linked to different firms.
Topic 7: Causes of regional diversity. Analysis and comparison between the richest and poorest places of the UK
Research Aim: This will be a comparative study between the richest and poorest places in the UK based on regional diversity.
Topic 8: Economics and expansion in bioenergy: A Case Study
Research Aim: This study will talk about economics and expansion in bioenergy, and a specific case will be under analysis.
Topic 9: Economic modifications faced by emigrants, causes and impacts
Research Aim: This research will talk about the various economic modifications that emigrants have to face and will also assess its causes and impacts.
Topic 16: A critical analysis of diversity in entrepreneurial attitudes in rural and urban areas
Research Aim: This will be a critical study that will assess diversity in entrepreneurial attitudes in both rural and urban areas.
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Dissertation Topics on Microeconomics
This branch of economics deals with economic perspectives on an individual level. It takes into account the allocation of various resources that are limited in nature. Different theories of microeconomics can be applied to markets where different products are bought and sold out.
In order to complete your graduation program, you will have to select the right economics topic that not only interests you but is relevant in today’s world. The suggested topics for you to choose from are listed below:
Topic 1: Difference in consumer attitudes in the UK over the past 15 years – Critical analysis of customer behaviour trends.
Research Aim: This research will compare the consumer attitude in the UK over the past 15 years and will study the trends.
Topic 2: Understanding to what extent does the concept of oligopoly exists in markets of the UK – A critical analysis
Research Aim: This study will first talk about oligopoly, and will then build and critically discuss how this concept exists in the UK market.
Topic 3: Laws and their impact on British firms.
Research Aim: This study will talk about the various laws in the UK that have an impact on various industries as a whole.
Topic 4: “European regional policy” and its effects on British small and medium enterprises
Research Aim: This research will study the European regional policy and the impacts this has on SMEs in the UK.
Topic 5: To discuss specific traits of the UK innovation organisation
Research Aim: This research will understand the various traits of UK organisations that innovate.
Topic 6: Study of the characteristics of the energy market in the UK – A microeconomic approach
Research Aim: This study will undertake a microeconomic approach in order to understand the characteristics of the energy market in the UK.
Topic 7: Common traits of the top internet technology firms in the US – Analysis of the approaches adopted by different successful technology firms
Research Aim: This research will talk about the various traits of leading internet firms in the US and will analyse their different approaches
Topic 8: How is the concept of “economic convergence” linked to salary levels in the United States? – A critical analysis
Research Aim: This study will critically discuss economic convergence and how it is linked to salary levels in the US.
Topic 9: A Discussion on the use and role of various “pricing models” in making investment decisions.
Research Aim: This research will analyze the various pricing models that companies use to make decisions with respect to their investment.
Topic 10: Analysing salary inequalities in the United States and the forces behind such inequalities? – A Critical analysis
Research Aim: This study will talk about an important issue, i.e., salary inequalities in the US, and will also discuss the various forces that drive such inequalities.
Dissertation Topics on Employment Economics
Employment is a very important aspect that is studied in economics. Employment is interconnected with other academic subjects as well and affects people’s finances, which further determines their type of relationship with their environment or society.
Moreover, with the passage of time, technological advancements in various fields have impacted the labor market, which directly influenced the employment rate. Dissertation topics related to the field of employment economics are listed as under:
Topic 1: Factors responsible for the job creation and job destruction in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This research will talk about the different factors that are responsible for job creation and destruction in the United Kingdom.
Topic 2: Analysing to what extent the concept of self-employment prevails in the United Kingdom – Discuss the factors that determine it
Research Aim: This research will determine the extent to which the concept of self-employment prevails in the UK. Furthermore, the factors determining self-employment will also be explored.
Topic 3: Link between minimum wages and British employment. A critical analysis
Research Aim: This study will critically analyze the link between wages minimum wages and employment in Britain.
Topic 4: Understanding In what ways technological advancements have paved the way for a rise in British employment levels
Research Aim: This research will talk about the various ways through which technological advancements have helped increase employment in the British economy.
Topic 5: Exploring the value of labour in the United Kingdom– Skilled or unskilled labour? A Critical Analysis
Research Aim: This study will talk about the value of both types of labour, skilled and unskilled, in the UK. A critical analysis will be conducted as to which type of labour is more in demand in the economic system.
Topic 6: Analysing the levels and prevalence of self-employment in various parts of Europe. An Analysis of the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This research will discuss and analyse the levels and prevalence of self-employment in various parts across Europe. Special attention will be given to the UK in the study to understand the self-employment system.
Topic 7: In what ways does immigration affects British employment levels and productivity? Discuss
Research Aim: This research will talk about the various ways through which immigration affects British employment levels and productivity.
Topic 8: How can professional training impact British employment? Discuss
Research Aim: This study will talk about the impact of professional training on employment in the UK. The research will discuss if the impact was negative or positive.
Topic 9: Analysing the impact of gender inequality in employment on economic growth in the UK
Research Aim: This research will analyse the impact of gender inequality in employment on economic growth in the UK.
Topic 10: Economic productivity and Innovation – Are they both related? A study of the UK services industry
Research Aim: This research will help understand the relationship (if any) between economic productivity and innovation. The UK Services industry will be analyzed.
Dissertation Topics on Economic Sociology
This field refers to the study of sociological aspects from an economic perspective. Social networks are also one of the more important features in the economic world because they can contribute greatly to promoting a particular brand.
Different social gatherings are a source to highlight a particular industry, firm, and even a private setup. They can contribute greatly to building successful businesses. Following are some economic sociology dissertation topics for you to choose from:
Topic 1: Exploring Innovation Activities for the promotion of a particular firm/industry/brand
Research Aim: This research will talk about all the innovative activities that take place while promoting a brand or a company in an industry. This topic can be customised according to a brand/company of your choosing.
Topic 2: Understanding the role of families in funding a particular firm
Research Aim: This research will talk about the family funding of businesses, the whole process and how it takes place. You can choose an industry of your choice to base your dissertation on.
Topic 3: Can a blend of different cultures contribute to increasing the level of productivity? Evidence from a UK firm
Research Aim : This research will discuss how various cultures contribute to increasing productivity levels. A UK firm will be chosen for this research.
Topic 4: Social capital plays its role in the rural areas in the UK – A critical analysis
Research Aim: This research will talk about social capital and its role in the rural areas of the UK.
Topic 5: Youth as one of the biggest supports in the promotion of economic agents
Research Aim: This research will help understand the relationship (if any) between economic productivity and innovation. The UK services industry will be analysed.
Topic 6: Exploring the role of university networks in shaping entrepreneurial behaviours and actions
Research Aim: This study will help explore the role of university networks in shaping entrepreneurial actions and behaviours.
Topic 43: Role of social entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This study will talk about the role of social entrepreneurship in the UK and how it has emerged.
Topic 8: Diverse culture and productivity enhancement – How are the two related?
Research Aim: This study will talk about whether diverse culture has an impact on productivity enhancement in the UK or not.
Topic 9: Exploring the Impact of social networks on the success of Brands
Research Aim: This study will talk about the impact of social networks on the success of brands and how they impact businesses. You can choose a brand for this dissertation.
Topic 10: Understanding the ‘peer’ factor in setting up businesses
Research Aim: Setting up a business involves various factors, and an essential one is a support from peers. This research will explore this aspect of support when starting a business and the impact it has.
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Dissertation Topics on Institutional Economics
Institutional economics helps in understanding the role of institutions in shaping economic behaviour. Certain institutions promote certain values, beliefs and norms, and they impact the public in a certain way.
These institutions can affect the economics of a certain region and help shape economic life and behaviour. Institutional economics is still an emerging field. Following are some institutional economics dissertation topics that you can base your dissertation on.
Topic 1: Assessing the factors behind the power of a successful firm. How is it built?
Research Aim: This research will discuss the various factors that help companies build power in the industry and impact the economy.
Topic 2: Analysing the impact of cultural mix on the organisation of firms in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This study will analyse the impact of diverse cultures on organisations in the UK.
Topic 3: Evaluating the role of bureaucracy in the productivity levels of the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This research will help in evaluating the role of bureaucracy on productivity levels in the UK.
Topic 4: Understanding various methods to ensure economic efficiency in the property markets of the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This study will understand the different ways through which economic efficiency is ensured in the UK property markets.
Topic 5: Impacts of transaction costs on economic development?
Research Aim: This research will evaluate how economic development is impacted by transaction costs.
Topic 6: Analysing the major forces operating behind the concept of control and ownership in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This study will help analyse the major forces that control and own institutions in the UK and how they impact the economy.
Topic 7: Traits of British managers and investors. A Comparative analysis
Research Aim: This will be an interesting study as it will talk about the various traits of British managers and investors.
Topic 8: Role of educational aspects in entrepreneurship
Research Aim: This research will explore the role of education concerning entrepreneurship, i.e. how does education help build entrepreneurs, which in turn benefits the economy.
Topic 9: The concept of latent entrepreneurship – A comparison between the United Kingdom and Europe
Research Aim: This study will understand the concept of latent entrepreneurship by comparing the UK environment with that of Europe.
Topic 10: Is the profit of a firm dependent on its size? Evidence from the manufacturing firms in the UK
Research Aim: This research will help in understanding whether the profit of a company is dependent on the business’ size or not. The UK Manufacturing industry will be explored.
Dissertation Topics on Environmental Economics
Environment and economics share a unique and close relationship. The environment can affect economics in a good or bad way. There are various environmental economic issues that should be addressed. Following are some of the pressing issues pertaining to environmental economics that you can choose as your dissertation topic.
Topic 1: To what extent is the environment responsible for shaping business behaviours? A critical analysis
Research Aim: This research will talk about the extent to which the environment is responsible for building business behaviours.
Topic 2: Economics in relation to biodiversity and nature conservation. An evidence-based study
Research Aim: This research will discuss economics in relation to biodiversity and nature conservation.
Topic 3: Assessing the role of NGO’s and organizations to promote a healthy environment through fundraising programs
Research Aim: This research will help in assessing the role of NGOs and organisations in promoting healthy environments through various fundraising programs.
Topic 4: Willingness to pay for various recycling programs – A case study of the United Kingdom.
Research Aim : This research will help understand the different recycling programs by evaluating a UK-based case study.
Topic 5: Incentives regarding land and water management – A case study of the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This research will talk about various incentives relating to land and water management. A UK-based case study will be chosen.
Topic 6: Economic value of historical places: A critical analysis
Research Aim: This research will talk about the economic value of historical places and will present a critical analysis.
Topic 7: In which field is it cheapest to reduce or cut carbon emissions? Discuss.
Research Aim: This research will talk about the impacts of carbon emissions and will discuss in which field it will be cheapest to reduce or eliminate such emissions.
Topic 8: Ethanol production from an economic perspective. Discuss.
Research Aim: This research will help in exploring ethanol production with respect to economics.
Topic 9: Environmental improvements in regards to locational differences in communities Discuss in an economic approach
Research Aim: This research will present various environmental improvements with respect to locational differences in communities.
Topic 10: Climate change in relation to economics. Discuss
Research Aim: This research will talk about an important issue, i.e. climate change and the impact it has on economics.
Dissertation Topics on Regional Development
Economic growth can also be studied at a regional level. This field considers economic perspectives on a smaller level with a focus on trade between regions. Suggestions for dissertation topics in this field are listed as follows:
Topic 1: Evaluating the link between profit and regional development?
Research Aim: This research will evaluate the link between profit and regional development with respect to economics.
Topic 2: Assessing the “regional development policy” in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This study will talk about the regional development policy in the UK.
Topic 3: Discussing the role of learning or knowledge gaining involved in regional development?
Research Aim: This research will explore the role of knowledge and learning that helps promote regional development.
Topic 4: Assessing the existence of location theories that contribute towards the development and understanding of regional development
Research Aim: This research will assess the existence of locational theories that help contribute towards the development and understanding of regional development.
Topic 5: Evaluating the role that technology plays in regional development? A UK case study
Research Aim: This research will evaluate the role that technology plays in promoting regional development.
Topic 6: Exploring entrepreneurship and its regional aspects in the United Kingdom
Research Aim: This research will help explore entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship network with respect to regional development in the UK.
Topic 7: Role of Institutional setups in regional development
Research Aim: This study will talk about the role of institutional setups in regional development.
Topic 8: Assessing the relationship between unemployment and entrepreneurship in the light of evidence from British relationship
Research Aim: This research will assess the relationship between unemployment and entrepreneurship in the UK.
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Topic 9: In what ways the UK and the European firms are different in terms of innovation – A critical analysis
Research Aim: This research will help in understanding the various ways in which the UK and European firms are different with respect to innovation.
Topic 10: Assessing the role of regional co-operation in developing sustainable advantage
Research Aim: This research will help in assessing the role of regional cooperation in developing sustainable advantage amongst regions
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Important Notes
As a student of economics looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment on existing economics theories – i.e., to add value and interest in your research topic.
The field of economics is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like civil engineering , construction , law , engineering management , healthcare , mental health , artificial intelligence , tourism , physiotherapy , sociology , management , marketing and nursing . That is why it is imperative to create a project management dissertation topic that is articular, sound, and actually solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.
We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic; it is the basis of your entire research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your topic wrong; your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, there is a possibility that the study is not viable.
This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the very initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.
Keeping our advice in mind while developing a research topic will allow you to pick one of the best economics dissertation topics that not only fulfil your requirement of writing a research paper but also adds to the body of knowledge.
Therefore, it is recommended that when finalizing your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.
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- A Title Page
- Acknowledgments
- Declaration
- Abstract: A summary of the research completed
- Table of Contents
- Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems to be addressed. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
- Literature Review : This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic, in light of research questions to be addressed. The purpose is to highlight and discuss the relative weaknesses and strengths of the selected research area while identifying any research gaps. Break down of the topic, and key terms can have a positive impact on your dissertation and your tutor.
- Methodology: The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter which usually includes research design, research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and data analysis strategy .
- Findings and Analysis: Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs , charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
- Discussion and Conclusion: The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter, and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section is to establish the link between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
- References: Make sure to complete this in accordance with your University’s requirements
- Bibliography
- Appendices: Any additional information, diagrams, graphs that were used to complete the dissertation but not part of the dissertation should be included in the Appendices chapter. Essentially, the purpose is to expand the information/data.
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Chapter 3: methodology, introduction.
Chapter three of the research project is intended to discuss the specific systematic details with reference to the research study that assumed to be conducted. The chapter includes components such as, the research method that is used to gather the information and data and to analyse the outcomes on the basis of the information’s statistics that has been collected. The research methodology is a significant component of any research project that could be used in order to collect the knowledge and information according to the data collection methods and techniques. Furthermore, this chapter includes the research design, research philosophy, and researches approaches being used in this research project. Moreover, research limitations and ethical considerations are also being observed by the researcher while performing the whole research project.
Research Philosophy
Mertens (2010) demonstrated the researcher philosophy as the way in which data and information are collected, applied, and evaluated on the basis of the arear and subject of the research. It is usually referred as research paradigm. Among several research paradigms, most commonly research paradigms include interpretivism, positivism, realism, and constructivism. Quantitative research design is usually associated with the positivism or positivist paradigm. It generally involves accumulating and converting the collected into statistical form so as to numerical calculation could be generated and conclusion could be drawn. Moreover, realism research philosophy works on the fact that what you observe and what you perceived (Robson, & McCartan, 2016). It stems from the participants ‘experiences that they their personal view and feelings and provides description of the real world on the basis of their perceptions. On the other hand, qualitative research design works on the principles of constructivism research philosophy that highlights the socially generated nature of reality. Since this research is applying the quantitative research design, thus the researcher aimed to employ positivist research philosophy in this research, due to the fact that research intended to acquire the quantitative data and evaluate the research findings statistically. From the application of the positivism research philosophy, the researcher was able to carry out the analysis on the impact of the immigration with its relation with the economic development. In addition, the application of the philosophy has led the researcher in viewing the perspective that how the GDP and unemployement is related with the economic development of the UK.
Research Approach
While conducting any research, the researcher can employ two types of research approaches such as inductive and deductive research approaches. The deductive research approach test past and existing data and employs quantitative research design in order to achieve the aim and objectives of the research study (Sekaran and Bougie, 2016). Moreover, the deductive approach in the research is concerned with the movement of information from the generalised terminologies with the specific results with the enhancement of the scope in the area of the research study along with the phenomenon of the common interest. However, a large number of authors have argued with the researchers regarding the positivist philosophy as it have varied procedurs and the specultation with the purpose of achieving objectives and goals of the research. In addition to the above statement, the deductive approach can be explained in the context of hypothesis and can be explained as the information which is derived from the existing theories and literature. On the other hand, inductive research approach mainly focused on the construction of new theory that can be evolved from the collected data instead of testing the present one.
Being quantitative research design, the researcher aimed to use in this research study. The selection of the deductive approach can ensure that the premises opted by the researcher will be supporting the conclusion of the study and has further given the strong and valid perspectives. However, the deductive approach is intended towards the provision of strong evidences and the support of the arguments from the conclusion which also helps in the formulation of the theory.
Research Design
As per stated by Creswell (2013), research design could be found in three types including qualitative, quantitative, and mix methods. In the light of Bendat and Piersol (2011), the qualitiative research design deals with the social contructs and the founding the believe that there is a significant assertation of the social constructs and the reality does exists. In addition, in the qualitative research, the researchers widely use interviews for carrying out the research so that they can get insight by the interview respondents on the research area as they provide their insights on how the social constructs of the study. Quantitative research design is one of the significant research designs in which the information that has been retrieved and gathered is statistically analysed and quantified in order to disapprove and approve the projected hypothesis. After analysing the collected data statistically, a comprehensive outcome is achieved, and the results could be legitimately demonstrated and documented. Quantitative research design involves surveys, polls, and questionnaires. In this research project, the researcher has decided to use quantitative research design for this specific research in order to gather information that is being acquired by using different sources of information in order to analyse the impact of immigration on economic development of the UK.
Research Strategy
Being a quantitative research design, the researcher used secondary data sources in order to track statistics and GDP growth of the UK. Quantitative research strategies are determined by two concerns; one is that they are focused on the nature of association among two variables, and the second one is that the how an individual perceived the reality of the world .
Sample Size
The sample size selected for the study is the data of 1980 till 2015 regarding unemployment, GDP growth rate, and immigrants of the UK.
Data Collection Method
In order to achieve the research aim and objectives, the relevant and significant data is required to be gathered. Significant data can be collected by means of two types of data collection methods such as, primary data and secondary data. In primary data collection, the information and data could be gathered by using surveys, interviews, and focus groups. On the other hand, in secondary data collection, information can be collected through different secondary sources such as journals, books, magazines, articles, and websites (Kumar et al., 2010). In this particular research, the researcher has applied secondary data collection methods in order to acquire data relevant to the statistics of immigrants in the UK and GDP growth rate.
Hypothesis and variables
The testing of Hypothesis could be done by using two types of variables including dependent and independent variables (Bollen, 2014). The independent variables have an influence on the dependent variable and it can be transformed. Alternatively, the dependent variables are uncontrollable and cannot be changed by the researcher. The hypotheses of this research project are:
H 1 = Immigration has significant impact on economic development of the UK
H 0 = Immigration has no significant impact on economic development of the UK
Furthermore, one key control variable in the following research study is the unemployment rate as it is relevant to the both, the independent and dependent variable.
Data Analysis Technique
It is the analysis process that can be used to estimate data through surveys and tests (Bendat & Piersol, 2011). This process employs some different tools in order to prove or disapprove the projected hypotheses. In quantitative research design, data can be analysed by using the software termed as Eviews. Correlation is a test that can be used to examine if there is an association among the dependent and independent variable. On the other hand, regression analysis has also been implemented to analyse the influence of independent variables on the dependent variable involved in the research.
Ethical Consideration
While conducting any type of research, the researcher should keep in mind certain ethical considerations (Macfarlane, 2010). There are numerous rules and regulations that are to be trailed by the researcher in order to make the study successful and unbiased. The privacy of the collected data has to remain confidential and must not be revealed at any point. The researcher cannot employ the collected data and information for any other purpose or researches.
Research Limitations
While conducting the research, there are some challenges and limitations that researcher may face during the entire course of the research. Some of them are as follow:
- The study is restricted to a certain region which makes it challenging to retrieve useful data and also restricted the scope of the research
- The research could be more widespread if the method of data collection was mixed, rather than only quantitative.
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