Qualitative Methods in Economics / Edition 1

by Mirjana Radovic-Markovic, Beatrice Avolio Alecchi

Overview

Despite numerous books on research methodology, many have failed to present a complete, hands-on, practical book to lead college classes or individuals through the research process. We are seeing more and more scientific papers from all research fields that fail to meet the basic criteria in terms of research methods, as well as the structure, writing style and presentation of results. This book aims to address this gap in the market by providing an authoritative, easy to follow guide to research methods and how to apply them.

Qualitative Methods in Economics is focused not only on the research methods/techniques but also the methodology. The main objective of this book is to discuss qualitative methods and their use in economics and social science research. Chapters identify several of the research approaches commonly used in social studies, from the importance of the role of science through to the techniques of data collection. Using an example research paper to examine the methods used to present the research, the second half of this book breaks down how to present and format your results successfully.

This book will be of use to students and researchers who want to improve their research methods and read up on the new and cutting edge advances in research methods, as well as those who like to study ways to improve the research process.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138692473
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/08/2016
Series:	Routledge Frontiers of Political Economy
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Mirjana Radović-Marković is a full professor of Entrepreneurship at Akamai University, Hilo, Hawaii.

Beatrice Avolio Alecchi is a full professor of Accounting at CENTRUM Católica Graduate Business School, Lima, Peru.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Preface

Acknowledgements

About the Authors

Part I

Chapter 1 The Role and Importance of Science

Chapter 2 Research in the Social Sciences

Chapter 3 Sources and Types of Scientific Literature

Chapter 4 Methodology and Research Methods

Chapter 5 Design and Implementation Strategy of Qualitative Methods in Scientific Research

Chapter 6 Methods and Techniques of Data Collection

Part II

Chapter 7 Notion, Structure and Types of Scientific Papers

Chapter 8 The Introduction

Chapter 9 Literature Review

Chapter 10 The Method

Chapter 11 Presentation and Discussion of the Results

Chapter 12 Conclusions and Recommendations