Law and Economics

Economics Article Databases

Economics article databases:

EconPapers
A collection of working papers and journal articles. The majority of the full text files are freely available, but some require subscription.

JSTOR
More than a thousand academic journals and over 1 million images, letters, and other primary sources.

NBER Working Papers
New research by NBER affiliates. "Papers issued more than 18 months ago are open access." Visitors may access up to 3 working papers per year without a subscription.

ScienceDirect
Under the Social Science and Humanities heading, you can filter to Economics, Econometrics and Finance journals.
Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
Includes Law and Economics Law School Research Papers.

Business article databases:

Business Insights: Global
Database offering business case studies, in-depth statistical data and research, and the ability to compare global economies, countries, and industries.

Business Source Premier (EBSCO)
Includes full-text coverage of nearly 1,900 business and trade journals. (Partial SuperSearch coverage.)
Mergent Intellect
Includes private and public U.S. and international business data and industry research.

Wall Street Journal
After completing a one-time registration, you can sign directly into the Wall Street Journal website for current news.

Wall Street Journal (Proquest)
Full-text of the newspaper's eastern edition, 1984 - present. You can also set up a personal account through Drake. See these instructions.
Cowles Library Databases
Access all of the databases available from the Cowles Library.

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