Economics


 * [|Find books:]**You have the option of logging into the library catalog using your school username and password. Doing so allows you to create lists, save your searches, and write reviews for books. You **do not** have to log in to search for books.

Search by "Keyword".Use the following terms:
 * economics

R 330.03 H496 __Concise Encyclopedia of Economics__ R 330.12 A427 __Capitalism__ R 330.9 M194 __Great Events Through History-Business and Commerce Series__ R 330.073 C319 __CQ Press Desk Reference of Economics__ R 330.0973 W926 __Work in America__
 * General Reference Books**

Remember...You can also find books at the [|Free Library of Philadelphia] and [|AccessPA].


 * Databases: ** To use the databases from home go to [|Moodle >] **McShain Library** for a list of usernames and passwords. Two advantages to using databases: 1. Articles found on databases have been previously published in print. They have been [|vetted] by professionals. You can be sure you are using authoritative, reliable sources. 2. Most databases will create citations for you. All you have to do is make sure they are formatted correctly.


 * Oxford Reference Online - Find the Economics & Business link under Subject Reference. You can "Search within a Book" (subject specific encyclopedias and dictionaries) or find websites when you click on "Links for the Subject". This is a fantastic place to start your research.
 * CQ Researcher - Each report strives to answer a key question such as; "Should financial literacy courses be mandatory in schools?" or "Should fertility medicine be regulated more tightly?" or "Can states and localities prevent climate change?" Reports are organized into sections such as Background, Overview, Pro/Con, Current Situation, and Next Steps. Check out the Bibliography for each topic to get a listing of further sources. Authoritative and unbiased information on current and controversial topics.
 * Student Resource Center


 * Free Web**: Anyone with a computer and internet access can create a free website. Be prepared to evaluate free web resources based on the following criteria: currency (when was the page/site created or updated), authorship (who wrote it and what are their credentials), relevance (does the information support your thesis or answer your questions), and accuracy (can facts, statistics, etc. be verified elsewhere). [|Evaluate] your sources.


 * [|INFOMINE] A directory (listing) of scholarly web resources.
 * [|Google Directory] This Google search will bring you more relevant hits without all the garbage.
 * [|OAIster] Find the "hidden pearls" of the web with this search tool.
 * [|Hawk Search] A specialized search for the Prep using Google technology.
 * **[|Scirus]** Specialized search engine for science related searches.
 * [|Thomas]Legislative information from the Library of Congress
 * [|GoCurrency.com] Currency Converter; Currencies by Country; Exchange Rates