LibGuides: Economics: Economics

Subject Resources for Economics

Welcome to the Economics Guide. These pages highlight key resources which can be used to support your research in Economics and business related subjects.

Databases

Log on to a database in order to find journal articles, case studies, industry and company information. Use the Quick Guide to help get you started in your searching.

Proquest One Business
Proquest OB is a business and management database with worldwide coverage. It contains articles from thousands of business journals and newspapers, plus company and industry reports. It covers all aspects of business but especially management, finance, accounting, economics, human resources and marketing.

ProQuest One Business Quick Guide

EBSCO Business Source Complete
A full-text business research database, providing the full text for more than 8,800 serials. Provides full-text back to 1965 and searchable cited references back as far as 1998. Coverage includes virtually all subject areas related to business.

EBSCO Business Source Complete Quick Guide

Emerald
Emerald Insight provides access to a wide range of titles and is especially relevant for anyone looking for business or management information. UEL currently has access to almost 200 Emerald e-journals.

Emerald Quick Guide

Euromonitor
The Euromonitor database is an integrated online business information system providing key business and economic intelligence on countries, consumers, lifestyles, markets and companies.

Euromonitor Quick Guide

Financial Times
FT.com delivers in-depth global news and financial information, as it happens. One of the world’s leading business news and information organisations, recognised for authority, integrity and accuracy. FT.com provides a broad range of essential services to the growing audience of internationally-minded business people.

You must register for an FT account using your UEL email address. If you do not receive the confirmation email from the FT within 3 days, please contact them directly at customer.support@ft.com.

Financial Times Quick Guide

Nexis UK
Full text of most UK newspapers is now available via Nexis, including content from the Financial Times. The same content as available in Lexis-Nexis Executive, providing access to UK newspapers as well as quality business information on the macro-environment, specific markets, specific industry sectors and financial data.

Nexis UK Quick Guide

Science Direct
Science Direct offers access to the full text of more than 1,100 journals across sixteen fields of science including business and economics.

Science Direct Quick Guide

SAGE Research Methods
Access to more than 1000 books, reference works, journal articles, and instructional videos and qualitative methods books. Log in via 'Institution' then the 'OpenAthens' button.

'How to' Videos

For the full playlist of Business and Law 'How To' Video tutorials, please see the link below:

Business and Law 'How To' Video Tutorials

Locating Economics Resources - SWAY Presentation

Websites

Adam Smith Institute
One of the world's leading economic think tanks. Advocates the case for free markets and a free society in the UK. Find research, videos and a section devoted to economics students.
Bank for International Settlements
The BIS is a group of over 60 central banks from around the world. Find access to reports and statistics on monetary, banking and financial matters.
Bank of England
Includes useful press releases and statistical information.
Competition and Markets Authority
As a result of the 1998 Competition Act the Competition and Markets Authority replaced the Monopolies & Mergers Commission. Also access to the European Commission site on Competition.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Information on its activities and resources; exports and investment; business support; regulatory guidance; science and industry; and economic competition.
Department for International Trade
UK Trade and Investments for information on UK businesses exporting abroad.
Financial Web
Largely concerned with America, the resource contains links to economics magazines as well as other useful financial information.
H.M. Treasury
Search news, budgets, initiatives and guidance, etc.
INFER - International Network for Economic Research
A not-for-profit organisation which supports research in economics. Has an extensive list of publications and working papers.
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Large amount of published information available on a range of economics-related issues including econometrics, consumption, the labour market, etc.. Contains links to its research centre.
Institute of Economic Affairs
The IEA was the first free-market think tank to be established in the UK. Find research, blog and a resources section for economics students, including info about internships.
International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund e-library is freely accessible to anyone and contains links to reports on global economic topics.
London Stock Exchange
Access to free resources within the site and news on market developments.
United Nations Economics Commission for Europe
Comprehensive listing of UN, national, and other statistical agencies available through the web.
World Economic Forum
The WEF publishes reports in its efforts to work with business, politicians and academics to examine global issues.
World Trade Organisation
Website for the WTO, which deals with the global rules of trade between nations.

Examples of Past Dissertations

Post Graduate Dissertations
To view Masters level dissertations, which achieved a good mark, go to the UEL online repository. If you are off campus, you will have to log in with your UEL details. Type into the search box 'masters thesis' and in the results, select those that have this in their description.
Undergraduate Dissertations
To view past Undergraduate Dissertations and Marketing Plans, go to the Library Search and type into the search box, 'business undergraduate dissertation'.

Open Access Resources

CORE
Search engine for finding open access research papers on a variety of subjects.
UEL Research Repository
UEL's own repository, containing research papers and theses from UEL academics.

Resources at Other Libraries

British Library Business and IP Centre
For advice on starting and growing a business as well as a huge array of resources and databases, visit the BL Business and IP Centre. You will need to register for a Readers Pass to gain entry. Details are on their website.
Small Business Research and Enterprise Centre (formerly City Business Library)
The SBREC is a free public reference library, membership is required though many services are now online. It houses a large business related collection of print journals as well as access to many online databases. Webinars and support for small business and start ups are its main focus.
Westminster Library Business Information Points
Helping people to set up their own businesses, the BIP's offer a wide selection of books, databases and advisors who can help you access the information you need.