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Rosemont College Archives are located in Kistler Library. Collections span from the college's founding in 1921 to present day.
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Chelsea Frank, MLIS
Director of the Gertrude Kistler Memorial Library
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This page provides links to resources on economics from books and reference sources to academic databases and websites. Click "Help" on the left sidebar to contact a librarian for more research assistance or to troubleshoot issues accessing any of the resources listed here.
Encyclopedias, handbooks, dictionaries and other reference books can be a great place to start your research. They will:
Collins Dictionary of Economics
by
C. L. Pass (Editor); Leslie Davies (Editor); Bryan Lowes (Editor)
Summarizes the theoretical principles behind the science of economics and their application in such areas as competition policy, agricultural policy, fiscal policy and monetary policy.
The Value of a Dollar, 1600-1865
by
Scott Derks (Editor); Tony Smith
The Value of a Dollar 1600-1865 is for both the user who simply wants to know what life was like for early Americans to the serious historical researcher. This fascinating survey will serve a wide range of research needs and will be useful in all high school, public and academic library reference collections.
The Little Green Data Book 2017
by
World Bank Staff
"Defining, gathering, and disseminating international statistics is a collective effort of many people and organizations. The indicators presented in World Development Indicators are the fruit of decades of work at many levels, from the field workers who administer censuses and household surveys to the committees and working parties of the national and international statistical agencies that develop the nomenclature, classifications, and standards fundamental to the international statistical system."
The Princeton Encyclopedia of the World Economy
by
Kenneth A. Reinert (Editor); Ramkishen S. Rajan (Editor)
Increasing economic globalization has made understanding the world economy more important than ever. From trade agreements to offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this encyclopedia explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, and the broader social sciences, as well as for economic policy professionals. Written by an international team of contributors, this comprehensive reference includes up-to-date entries covering a wide range of topics in international trade, finance, production, and economic development. These topics include concepts and principles, models and theory, institutions and agreements, policies and instruments, analysis and tools, and sectors and special issues. Each entry includes cross-references and a list of sources for further reading and research.
The following featured books are included in the Kistler Library's collection. EBooks will link directly to their source (login may be required).
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Use the following multi-subject and subject-specific databases to search for detailed research articles on your topic. Login required for off-campus access. Click here for the full list of Rosemont's electronic databases.
Academic Search contains a wealth of essential material for learning and detailed research in a single, easily searched database, with the full text of articles from over 3,700 publications, and indexing and abstracts from nearly 5,300 publications.
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Looking for specific articles on a topic? Visit our Electronic Databases page and search the resources listed there.
The links below will direct you to additional resources on the open web. Depending on the nature of your research, it may or may not be appropriate to utilize these sources, so it is always best to check first with your professor or a librarian. Consult this page for more guidance on evaluating websites.
