ECON 623 - Field Research Methods

Unit(s): 2

This course is intended to be taken by Master’s students in International and Development Economics in the Spring semester to prepare students for Summer field research. The course covers a variety of topics including sampling methods, field interview techniques, planning an empirical research strategy, ethical issues, importance of the protection of human subjects, and advice for maintaining proper health and safety during field research.

Prerequisite: concurrent ECON 620
Restriction: Level Restricted to Graduate
College of Arts and Sciences