Current Topics in Economics 5 credits
About the course
This course serves the purpose of introducing the student to economic research methods and to prepare students for writing a bachelor's thesis or degree project. It provides an overview of the scientific method in economics, research designs, literature review strategies, data collection and analysis, and academic writing. Throughout the course, students will thereby touch on current topics in economics. The course will also cover ethical considerations in economic research.
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