This information is designed to assist students with finding information on economics. The information may be available from print resources in QUT Library collections. It may also be available from electronic sources such as bibliographic and full-text databases or from the World Wide Web. This list is not intended to be comprehensive but is designed to provide a starting point for students beginning research for assignments.
Defining the question
Use reference books to clarify unfamiliar terms and provide an overview of the topic. In the library catalogue choose the SUBJECT option and type in these terms:
- Commerce Dictionaries
- Economics Dictionaries
The following sources provide general information on economics:
| Title | Location | Call Number |
|---|---|---|
| The Penguin Dictionary of Economics | GP Reference, CA Reference | 330.03 57 |
| Australian Economic Terms | GP Reference, CA Reference | 330.03 1 /5 |
| International Encyclopedia of Economics (Volumes 1 & 2) | GP Reference | 330.03 58 |
| The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics | All Campus’ Reference | 330.03 21 |
| Reuters Glossary: International Economic and Financial Terms | GP Reference, CA Reference | 337.03 2/A |
| Who's Who in Economics | GP Reference | 330.0922 1/3 |
Locating items
By using the catalogue
Find out which subject headings are used to describe your topic. Do this by looking in the Library of Congress Subject Headings list. Examples of useful headings for Economics topics are:
- COMMERCE
- LABOR
- ECONOMICS
- SOCIALISM
- ECONOMIC
- HISTORY
- MACROECONOMICS
- WEALTH
- ECONOMIC
- THEORY
- MICROECONOMICS
Using the online catalogue, use the relevant subject term to search for items.
By browsing the shelves
Books on Economics can be found at the following call numbers:
| Call number | Subject heading | Call number | Subject heading |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 | Economics | 335 | Socialism and related systems |
| 331 | Labor economics | 336 | Public finance |
| 332 | Financial economics | 337 | International economics |
| 333 | Land economics | 338 | Production |
| 334 | Co-ooperatives | 339 | Macroeconomics and related systems |
Finding periodicals
To find the call number of a periodical when you know its title, choose the TITLE option from the main menu of the catalogue.
For example: Applied Economics
To find periodical titles which the Library holds on a particular subject, choose the SUBJECT option.
For example: Macroeconomics Periodicals
The catalogue shows the call number of the periodical and the years held. In many cases a periodical is available electronically. The catalogue indicates this, and provides the link to the appropriate database.
Some relevant periodicals are:
| Periodical | Collection | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Economic Review | GP Periodical, KG Periodical, Law Periodical | 330.994 2 |
| Journal of Economic Perspectives | GP Periodical, CA Periodical | 300 285 |
| Cambridge Journal of Economics | GP Periodical | 330 74 |
Finding periodical articles
The following indexes and abstracts are the most useful for finding articles relating to economics. These databases can be accessed via the QUT Library homepage, under the heading Databases.
- ABI/Inform Global
- APAIS (Australian Public Affairs Information)
- Business Source Elite
- ECONLit
- Emerald
- SmartBix.Pro
Finding web sites
There are several organisations which focus on issues in economics. These organisations publish research and maintain lists on contact and links to relevant information. Some include:
| Web site | Address |
|---|---|
| American Economic Association | http://www.vanderbilt.edu/AEA/ |
| Canadian Economics Association | http://economics.ca/ |
| World Economic Forum | http://www.weforum.org/ |
| Monthly Statistical Bulletin | http://www.aph.gov.au/LIBRARY/Pubs/MSB/ |
| ECON100: International web site for students of economics | http://www.econ100.com/ |
| Selected Resources for Economists (University of Western Ontario) | http://www.ssc.uwo.ca/economics/Resources/ |
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