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Crawford School of Public Policy · ANU College of Law, Governance and Policy
This course is available for on-campus & remote (online) learning. All students participate in interactive, real-time classes. This course allows the student to pursue independent research on a topic of their choice in economics under the guidance of an academic economist at ANU. Usually, the essay will be quantitative in nature, although theoretical or other contributions are also possible. The student must develop a strong research question, bring evidence to bear on this question, and clearly and concisely provide detail on the research design, results, implications, and limitations. The essay will be written in the style of a journal article typical in economics and should not exceed 7,000 words.
Research proposal (2 pages)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Presentation of research proposal (5 minutes)
Learning outcomes 5
Presentation of research essay in conference style forum (10 minutes)
Learning outcomes 5
Research essay (maximum 7,000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Replication files (data, code, and other workings; no limit)
Learning outcomes 1, 3
The standard workload for a 6 unit course is 130 hours including in class time and independent study. Other Information If taking this course, students are recommended to do so in their final semester of study.
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