Economics

Sara Oestreich

Liz Johns

Agenda

• Define Economics
• Questions to guide inquiry
• Brainstorm
• Business Databases
• Searching
• Q&A

Definition of Economic:
pertaining to the production, distribution, and use of income, wealth, and commodities.

Follow the Money

Questions to Ask...

Who needs money?

• Personal
• For a good or service
• To fund
• School-wide need

Outside Influence

• What about the budget?
• Where does money come from?
• Grants

Outside Influence to Watch:

• Socioeconomics
• Government Funding
• DON'T stray too far from the path...

History

• Where has funding gone in the past?
• Trajectory of salries
• Changing economy of the community

Future

• Where is funding going?
• Where is the best place to put your money?
• What is 'hot' right now?

Outcomes

• How will this affect the students' economic future?
• How will this affect the faculty's economic future?

Databases

ABI/Inform Complete

• Kitchen Sink Database
• Be sure to use "economic" keywords

Business Source Complete

• Strictly Buisness
• Be careful to include Education keywords
• Be ready to 'rephrase' your search if your terms aren't working

Safety Net

Q&A