APPLIED ECONOMICS RESEARCH AND WRITING COLLOQUIUM

ECON 580

Students will be required to criticize research by others, to draft a research proposal and to complete a project that requires original research.

AAE 500

Teaches students how to apply economic theory to economic problems, utilize quantitative techniques in economic analyses, and communicate findings and results of economic analyses.

AAE 720

This is a 1 credit seminar that will be offered each spring. There will be different presenters each year.

AAE 780

Covers research methods to support development of a research paper proposal in agricultural and applied economics. Supports development of research interests and provides structured opportunities to develop skills in fully executing a research paper. Opportunities to refine research interests, identify gaps in the literature, and explore academic creativity. Gain experience lining up data, doing analysis, sifting through and presenting results, framing a contribution, producing a full paper, responding to critiques, and orally presenting findings.

AAE 721

Professional communication for careers in applied economics. Writing for technical and non-technical audiences, including writing about research findings, client memos executive summaries, detailed analysis reports etc.