LibGuides: Economics Research: Overview Sources

Reference Sources

Subject dictionaries and encyclopedias are a great first step in the resource process. They provide definitions and short overview articles about concepts in economics. These sources are also really helpful when looking for specific search terms or narrowing down a research topic.

Encyclopedia of Global Industries

Encyclopedia of global industries
"This title serves as a key source for inquiries into industry sectors on a global scale. It chronicles the history, development and current status of the world's most lucrative and high profile industries."

Overview Sources - Online

CQ Electronic Library
Definitive reference resource for research in American government, politics, history, public policy, and current affairs.
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics
Brief articles on popular topics in economics and over 80 biographies of famous economists.
BusinessDictionary.com
Clear, concise definitions of business and economic terms.
EH.Net - Encyclopedia of Economic and Business History
Explains business concepts in-depth, with an emphasis on historical perspective.
Investopedia
Offers a dictionary, tutorials, videos, and articles on a number of business topics.

Overview Sources - Print

The Concise Encyclopedia of the Great Recession, 2007-2010 by Jerry M. Rosenberg
Call Number: Online Access
Publication Date: 2010
A Dictionary of Economics by John Black (Editor); Nigar Hashimzade (Editor); Gareth Myles (Editor)
Call Number: Online Access
Publication Date: 2012
Dictionary of International Trade by Edward G. Hinkelman; Karla C. Shippey (Contribution by)
Call Number: Online Access
Publication Date: 2002
The New Palgrave by John Eatwell; Murray Milgate (Editor); Peter Newman (Editor)
Call Number: 330 N42, 1991
ISBN: 0935859101
Publication Date: 2002
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy by Kenneth A. Reinert (Editor); Ramkishen S. Rajan (Editor); Amy Joycelyn Glass (Editor); Lewis S. Davis (Editor); Kenneth A. A. Reinert (Editor); Ramkishen S. S. Rajan (Editor); Amy Joycelyn Joycelyn Glass (Editor); Lewis S. S. Davis (Editor)
Call Number: Online Access
Publication Date: 2010-08-02
Survey of Social Science, Economics Series by Frank N. Magill (Editor); Demos Vardiabasis (Consultant Editor)
Call Number: 330.03 Su79, 1991
Publication Date: 1991