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This thesis explores topics in Agricultural Economics and is composed of five papers. In the first paper (Chapter 2), a latent-class stochastic frontier model is used to estimate efficiency scores of farmers in Ethiopia. Compared to conventional models, which assume a unique frontier, much lower inefficiencies are found, suggesting that part of the inefficiencies uncovered in the literature could be an artefact of the methods used. The second paper (Chapter 3) revisits the link between cereal diversity and productivity using a panel dataset in Ethiopia. The results suggest that the positive effect between cereal diversity and productivity becomes much smaller when households who produce teff (a low-productivity and high-value crop) are excluded from the sample, hinting at the possibility that results could be driven by yield differentials between cereals, rather than diversity. The third paper (Chapter 4) estimates the labour impacts of the adoption of Soil and Water Conservation technologies (SWC) in Ethiopia. The results suggest that adopting SWC technologies leads to an increase in adult and child labour. Understanding the labour impacts is important in itself, but it also raises concerns about using impact evaluation methods that require no change in inputs as an identifying assumption of impacts. Paper 4 (Chapter 5), assesses the pertinence of a drought index that has recently been proposed in the literature by Yu and Babcock (2010) and argues that it defines drought too narrowly. An extension to this index is proposed and we show, using a dataset of Indian districts, that the original index is likely to underestimate the impacts of drought. In Paper 5 (Chapter 6), we identify data-driven ranges of rainfall for which the marginal effects of a rainfall-temperature index (RTI) are different and then we discuss how the impacts of drought have changed over the 1966-2009 period in India. Finally, Chapter 7 concludes.

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Theses from 2023 2023

IMPACT OF INSTITUTIONAL QUALITY AND RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (R&D) ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES , Agossou Justin TOVILODE

Theses from 2022 2022

The Impact of Institutions on Economic Growth. , Hala M. Nour

IMPACT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH ON CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSION IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN COUNTRIES , Success Amobi-Ndubuisi Okafor

Theses from 2020 2020

THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL LOANS ON AGRICULTURAL GDP IN NIGERIA , Ibrahim Olusegun Arala

DO EXPORTS AND GMO REGULATIONS DETERMINE ADOPTION RATE OF GM CROPS BY EXPORTING COUNTRIES , Louria SUNTA ANAK Meyu

THE ROLE OF R&D SHAPING AGRICULTURAL LABOR AND LAND PRODUCTIVITY IN COLOMBIA 1981-2016 , Juan Pablo Taramuel Taramuel

INSTITUTIONS AS THE MAIN DETERMINANT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: WITH A FOCUS ON ECONOMIC FREEDOM INDEX AS PROXIES , Aizat Yasmin

Theses from 2019 2019

OIL DEPENDENCY AND NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY: A CASE FOR NIGERIA , Alexandra A. Akaakar

Theses from 2018 2018

NAFTA & U.S. Milk Supply , Jason Dienema

RENTIERISM AND NIGERIA'S AGRICULTURAL SECTOR , Paul Nonso Egbo

THE ROLE OF MICRO-FINANCE IN ALLEVIATING POVERTY IN RURAL AREARS IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF ORI-ADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OSUN STATE) , Enoch Olatilewa Jolaoso

Theses from 2017 2017

ESTIMATING THE FACTORS AFFECTING US POULTRY EXPORTS , Mayowa Micheal Olaoye

Theses from 2016 2016

Analysis of the Economic Effect of Abolition of Agricultural Tax on Grain Production in China , PENGFEI WANG

Theses from 2014 2014

Factors Determining Sugarcane Price at the Farm Level in Kenya , David Ochieng Nyaoke

Decomposing the Growth of US Wine Exports to China into Scale, Competitive, and Second-order Effects , Xiaorui Wang

Theses from 2013 2013

Trade Liberalization and Agricultural Growth in Haiti , Elsie Despeignes

REGIONAL WINE QUALITY REPUTATION: THE PERCEPTIONS AND POSSIBILITIES IN THE SHAWNEE HILLS AVA , Garrett Adam Hoemmen

Theses from 2011 2011

Is Motivation Necessary for Maintaining Dietary Health , Michael Burnett Lindbloom

Theses from 2010 2010

PRICE LINKAGES BETWEEN UNITED STATES AND INDIA SOYBEAN MARKETS , Venkata Lakshmi Abburi

CONTAMINATION EVENTS AND LINKAGES IN WORLD RICE MARKETS , Mana-anya Iemsam-arng

Theses from 2009 2009

"MEDIATION IN THEORY AND PRACTICE" AN INSIGHT INTO ILLINOIS AGRICULTURAL MEDIATION PROGRAM FROM 1997 - 2007 , Kishore Joseph

Agricultural Trade:Prospects for Liberalization After Uruguay and Doha Rounds , Tsenolo Leche

Theses from 2008 2008

Successfully Reaching Prospective Students: Analysis of Recruitment Techniques in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale , Amanda Barczewski

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Government Program Decision Analysis in Nebraska at the Farm Level , Tatum R. Brunkow

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Regenerative Farming Practices: How Much Carbon Do They Sequester? , Andrew M. Havens

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Irrigation-as-a-Service for Smallholder Farmers , Ishani Lal

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The Effect of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Exhaust Emissions Standards on Diesel Tractor Fuel Efficiency , Jerin TeKolste

Economic Analysis of Western Corn Rootworm Injury to Continuous Corn in Northeast Nebraska. , Isadora Vercesi Bethlem

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Analyzing Flexibility as a Risk Management Strategy in Agricultural Systems , Jedidiah Hewlett

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Causal Forest Approach For Site-Specific Input Management via On-Farm Precision Experimentation , Shunkei Kakimoto

CECL for Financial Institutions: An Analysis of the SCALE Method , Jared Stauffer

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Corn Co-product Logistics: An Application of Linear Programming , Dmitry Kalashnikov Adams

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Distillers' Grains: Past, Present, and Future Economic Analyses , Daniel E. Gertner

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Perceptions of Future Community and Individual Well-Being in Rural Nebraska , Amanda L. Kowalewski

Essays on Agricultural Technology, Resource Allocation and the Value of Information , Pedro Queiroz

Impacts of Crop Insurance and Intra-season Hedging on Long-run Net Income Risk , Kara Zimmerman

The Role of Myopic Loss Aversion in Pre-harvest Grain Marketing , Iyore Eronmwon

The Role of Quality Characteristics in Pricing Hard Red Winter Wheat , Shane J. Roberts

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Modeling and Economic Analysis of a Crop-Livestock Production System Incorporating Cereal Rye as a Forage , Eric R. Coufal

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The Impact of Different Data Processing Methods on Site-specific Management Recommendation , Zhengzheng Gao

The Economic Evaluation of Input Use Prescription Maps: Are You Paying to Make Less Profit? , Grant Edward Gardner

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The Effects of Economic Factors and Groundwater Policies on the Timing of Well Drilling , Qianyu Zhang

Testing Global Dietary Convergence , Sri Noor Cholidah

Effects of China’s Trade Policies on the U.S. Distiller’s Dried Grains , Vanessa De Oliveira

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Understanding Consumer Attitudes Towards Antimicrobial Risk Reducing Practices , Sabrina Gulab

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Irrigation Management, Environment, and Profits: Who Wins? , Emily O'Donnell

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Consumer Perceptions of Food Safety and Preferences for Food Safety Interventions , Kofi Britwum

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Label Position and Its Impact on Willingness to Pay for Products Containing Genetically Modified Organisms , Ruskin Gautam

The Impact of Groundwater and Well Characteristics on Irrigator Energy Contract Choice , Taylor Hackbart

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The Influence of Projection Bias on Outcomes of Healthcare Financial Incentive Programs , Jordyn M. Bader

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Some Economic Aspects of the Fluid Milk Industry of Nebraska , Kenneth E. Anderson

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134 Economics Thesis Topics: Ideas for Outstanding Writing

Writing a thesis is not an easy task. For most of the students, it can be even intimidating, especially when you do not know where to start your research.

Here, we have provided an economics thesis topics list. After all, everyone knows that choosing the right idea is crucial when writing an academic paper. In economics, it can combine history, math, social studies, politics, and numerous other subjects. You should also have solid foundations and a sound factual basis for a thesis. Without these elements, you won’t be able to master your research paper.

The issue is:

It is not always clear what could be seen as an excellent economics thesis topic. Our experts can assist you with this challenge. This list contains some outstanding examples to get you started.

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• 👨‍💼 Behavioral
• 💼 Financial
• 🌱 Agricultural
• 🤝‍ Sociology
• 📚 Ph.D. Topics
• 📝 How to Pick a Topic

⭐ What Does a Thesis in Economics Look Like?

A good thesis in economics is a blend between an empirical paper and a theoretical one. One of the essential steps in choosing a topic in economics is to decide which one you will write.

You may write, research, analyze statistical data and other information. Or build and study a specific economic model.

Or why not both!

Here are some questions you can ask when deciding what topic to choose:

• What has already been written on this topic?
• What economic variables will my paper study?
• Where should I look for the data?
• What econometrics techniques should I use?
• What type of model will I study?

The best way to understand what type of research you have to do is to write a thesis proposal. You will most probably be required to submit it anyway. Your thesis supervisor will examine your ideas, methods, list of secondary and primary sources. At some universities, the proposal will be graded.

After you get the initial feedback, you will have a clear idea of what to adjust before writing your thesis. Only then, you’ll be able to start.

🔥 Supreme Economics Thesis Topics List

• Fast fashion in India.
• The UK housing prices.
• Brexit and European trade.
• Behavioral economics.
• Healthcare macroeconomics.
• COVID-19’s economic impact.
• Global gender wage gap.
• Commodity dependence in Africa.
• International trade – developing countries.
• Climate change and business development.

👍 Economics Bachelor’s Thesis Topics

At the U.S. Universities, an undergraduate thesis is very uncommon. However, it depends on the Department Policy.

The biggest challenge with the Bachelor’s Thesis in economics concerns its originality. Even though you are not required to conduct entirely unique research, you have to lack redundant ideas.

You can easily avoid making this mistake by simply choosing one of these topics. Also, consider visiting IvyPanda essays database. It’s a perfect palce to conduct a brainstorming session and come up with fresh ideas for a paper, as well as get tons of inspiration.

• The impact of the oil industry on the economic development of Nigeria. The oil industry is vital for the economic development of Nigeria. In this thesis, students can discuss the notion of the resource curse. Analyze the reasons why general people are not benefiting from the oil industry. Why did it produce very little change in the social and economic growth of the country?
• Sports Marketing and Advertising: the impact it has on the consumers.
• Economic opportunities and challenges of investing in Kenya .
• Economic Development in the Tourism Industry in Africa. Since the early 1990s, tourism significantly contributed to the economic growth of African countries. In this thesis, students can talk about the characteristics of the tourist sector in Africa. Or elaborate on specific countries and how their national development plans look like.
• Globalization and its significance to business worldwide .
• Economic risks connected to investing in Turkey .
• The decline in employment rates as the biggest American economy challenge .
• The economics of alcohol abuse problems. In this thesis, students can develop several essential issues. First, they can examine how poverty is connected to alcohol abuse. Second, they can see the link between alcohol consumption and productivity. To sum up, students can elaborate on the economic costs of alcohol abuse.
• Causes and solutions for unemployment in Great Britain.
• Parallel perspective on Global Economic Order: China and America. This thesis can bring a comparative analysis of the economies to a new level. China and The US are the world’s two largest economies. These two countries have a significant impact on the global economic order. So, looking at the set of institutions, policies, rules can be constructive.
• The new international economic order after COVID-19
• Financial stability of the banking sector in China.
• New Electronic Payment Services in Russia.
• The influence of culture on different entrepreneurial behaviors.
• The impact of natural cultural practices on entrepreneurial activity.
• The relationships between national culture and individual behavior.
• The main reasons for salary inequalities in different parts of the U.S.

😲 Economics Master’s Thesis Topics

Student life can be fascinating, but it comes with its challenges. One of which is selecting your Master’s thesis topic.

Here is a list of topics for a Master’s thesis in economics. Are you pursuing MPhil in Economics and writing a thesis? Use the following ideas as an inspiration for that. They can also be helpful if you are working on a Master’s thesis in financial economics.

• The impact of visual aid in teaching home economics.
• The effect of income changes in consumer behaviors in America.
• Forces behind socio-economic inequalities in the United States. This thesis can explore three critical factors for socio-economic differences in the United States. In the past 30 years, social disparities increased in the United States. Some of the main reasons are technology, trade, and institutions.
• The relationships between economic growth and international development.
• Technological innovations and their influence on green and environmental products.
• The economics of non-solar renewable energy .

• The economic consequences of terrorism . Terrorism not only takes away lives and destroys property but also widely affects the economy. It creates uncertainty in the market, increases insurance claims, slows down investment projects, and tourism. This thesis can address all of the ways in which terrorism can affect economies.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation in the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa.
• Use of incentives in behavioral economics.
• Economic opportunities and challenges of sustainable communities .
• Economics of nuclear power plants.
• Aid and financial help for emerging markets. This topic is very versatile. Students can look at both the positive and the adverse effects that funding has on the development. There are plenty of excellent examples. Besides, some theories call international help a form of neocolonialism.
• Multinational firms impact on economic growth in America .
• The effect of natural disasters on economic development in Asia.
• The influence of globalization on emerging markets and economic development.

📑 More Economics Thesis Topics: Theme

For some students, it makes more sense to center their search around a certain subject. Sometimes you have an econ area that interests you. You may have an idea about what you want to write, but you did not decide what it will be.

If that’s the case with you, then these economics thesis topics ideas are for you.

• An analysis of the energy market in Russia.
• The impact of game theory on economic development.
• The connection between minimum wage and market equilibrium.
• Gender differences in the labor market in the United States. This topic can shed light on gender differences in the labor market in the United States. In the past years, the overall inequality in labor in the markets decreased. However, there is still a lot of work that can be done.
• Economic reasons that influence the prices of oil .
• Relationship between the Lorenz curve and the Gini coefficient.
• Challenges of small businesses in the market economy.
• The changes in oil prices: causes and solutions . Universal economic principles do not always apply to the sale and purchase of the oil. The same happens with its cost. In the thesis, talk about what affects the prices. What are the solutions that can be implemented?
• The economic analysis of the impact of immigration on the American economy.

• Economic inequality as a result of globalization . Economic inequality becomes even more apparent on the global level. There is a common belief that globalization is the cause of that. Discuss what can be the solutions to these problems. This topic is vital to minimize the gap between the rich and the poor.
• The economic explanation of political dishonesty .
• Effect of Increasing Interest rates costs in Africa .
• The connection between game theory and microeconomics.
• Marketing uses in microeconomics.
• Financial liability in human-made environmental disasters.
• Banks and their role in the economy. Banks are crucial elements of any economy, and this topic covers why. You can explain how banks allow the goods and services to be exchanged. Talk about why banks are so essential for economic growth and stability.
• Inflation in the US and ways to reduce its impact.
• The connection between politics and economics.
• Income Dynamics and demographic economics.
• US Market Liquidity and macroeconomics.
• Macroeconomics and self-correction of the economy .
• The American economy, monetary policy, and monopolies .
• The importance of control in macroeconomics. One of the central topics in macroeconomics is grouped around the issue of control. It is quite reasonable that control over money and resources should become a topic of discussion.
• Analysis of Africa’s macroeconomics and its performance.
• Economics of education in developing markets.
• Problems and possible solutions for Japan macroeconomics .
• Comparative analysis of British macroeconomics concerning the US .
• Public policies and socio-economic disparities.
• The world problems through macroeconomic analysis. Indeed, macroeconomics is very complicated. There are many influences, details, and intricacies in it. However, it allows economists to use this complex set of tools to examine the world’s leading problems today.

• The connection between employment interest and money.

🤔 Development Economics

• Economics of development . This topic is very rich in content. First, explain what it is. Then pay particular attention to domestic and international policies that affect development, income distribution, and economic growth.
• The relation between development and incentive for migration.
• The impact of natural disasters on the economy and political stability of emerging markets.
• The economic consequences of population growth in developing countries.
• The role of industrialization in developing countries . The industrialization has been connected with the development. It promotes capital formation and catalyzes economic growth in emerging markets. In this thesis, you can talk about this correlation.
• Latin American economic development.
• Gender inequality and socio-economic development .
• Problems of tax and taxation in connection with economic growth.
• The economic impact of terrorism on developing markets.
• Religious decline as a key to economic development. Not everyone knows, but a lot of research has been done in the past years on the topic. It argues that decreased religious activity is connected with increased economic growth. This topic is quite controversial. Students who decide to write about it should be extra careful and polite.

👨‍💼 Behavioral Economics

• Risk Preferences in Rural South Africa.
• Behavioral Economics and Finance .
• Applied behavioral economics in marketing strategies. If you want to focus your attention on marketing, this topic is for you. Behavioral economics provides a peculiar lens to look at marketing strategies. It allows marketers to identify common behaviors and adapt their marketing strategies.
• The impact of behavioral finance on investment decisions.
• Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs in North Texas.
• Guidelines for Behavioral Economics in Healthcare Sector.
• Cognitive and behavioral theories in economics .
• Cross-cultural consumer behavior and marketing communication. Consumers are not only affected by personal characteristics, but also by the culture they are living in. This topic focuses on the extent it should determine marketing strategy and communication.
• Behavior implications of wealth and inequality.

• Optimism and pessimism for future behavior.

💼 Financial Economics

• Financial Economics for Infrastructure and Fiscal Policy .
• The use of the economic concept of human capital. Students can focus on the dichotomy between human and nonhuman capital. Many economists believe that human capital is the most crucial of all. Some approach this issue differently. Therefore, students should do their research and find where they stand on this issue.
• The analysis of the global financial crisis of 2020s. Share your thoughts, predictions, ideas. Analyze the economic situation that affects almost everyone in the world. This thesis topic will be fresh and original. It can help to start a good and fruitful conversation.
• The big data economic challenges for Volvo car.
• The connection between finance, economics, and accounting.
• Financial economics: Banks competition in the UK .
• Risk-Taking by mutual funds as a response to incentives.
• Managerial economics and financial accounting as a basis for business decisions.
• Stock market overreaction.

🌱 Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural economics and agribusiness.
• The vulnerability of agricultural business in African countries.
• Agricultural economics and environmental considerations of biofuels .
• Farmer’s contribution to agricultural social capital.
• Agricultural and resource economics. Agricultural and resource economics plays a huge role in development. They are subdivided into four main characteristics which in this topic, students can talk about: – mineral and energy resources; – soil resources, water resources; – biological resources. One or even all of them can be a focus of the thesis.
• Water as an economic good in irrigated agriculture.
• Agriculture in the economic development of Iran.
• The US Agricultural Food Policy and Production .
• Pesticides usage on agricultural products in California.

• An analysis of economic efficiency in agriculture. A lot of research has been done on the question of economic efficiency in agriculture. However, it does not mean there is no place for your study. You have to read a lot of secondary sources to see where your arguments can fit.

🤝‍Economic Sociology

• Theory, approach, and method in economics sociology.
• Economic sociology of capitalism. While economists believe in the positive effect capitalism has on the economy, the social effect is quite different. The “economic” part of the issue has been studied a lot. However, the sociology of it has been not. This thesis can be very intriguing to read.
• Political Economy and Economic Sociology.
• Gender and economic sociology .
• Progress, sociology, and economics.
• Data analysis in economics, sociology, environment .
• Economic sociology as a way to understand the human mind.
• Economic sociology of money.
• Economics, sociology, and psychology of security.
• Major principles of economic sociology. In the past decade, economic sociology became an increasingly popular field. Mainly due to it giving a new view on economics, human mind, and behavior. Besides, it explores relationships between politics, law, culture, and gender.

📚 The List of Ph.D. Topics in Economics

If you decide to go to grad school to do your Masters, you will likely end up getting a Ph.D. as well. So, with this plan in mind, think about a field that interests you enough during your Masters. Working with the same topic for both graduate degrees is easier and more effective.

This list of Ph.D. Topics in Economics can help you identify the areas you can work on.

• Occupational injuries in Pakistan and its effect on the economy. Injuries are the leading cause of the global burden of disability. Globally, Pakistan was ranked 9th populated country with a large number of unskilled workers. In this dissertation, consider the link between occupational injuries and their effects on the economy.
• The study of the Philippines’ economic development.

• Financial derivatives and climate change .
• Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets.
• Islamic Banking and Financial Markets .
• Health economics and policy in the UK.
• Health insurance: rationale and economic justification. In this dissertation, students can find different ways to explain and justify health insurance. Starting to philosophical to purely economic grounds. In the past years, there was a lot of discussion regarding the healthcare system for all. What are some of the economic benefits of that?
• Colombian economy, economic growth, and inequality.
• Benefits of mergers and acquisitions in agribusiness.
• Methods to measure financial risks when investing in Africa.
• The significance of financial economics in understanding the relationship between a country’s GDP and NDP.
• Network effects in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are not new anymore. However, it is still an original subject for a dissertation. Students can decide to choose several crypto coins and evaluate the importance of the network effect. This effect is particularly significant for Bitcoin. Explain why.
• The comparison of the Chinese growth model with the American growth model.
• An economic justification versus political expediency.
• Pollution Externalities Role in Management Economics .

📝 How to Select an Economics Thesis Topic

As your academic journey is coming to an end, it’s time to pick the right topic for your thesis. The whole academic life you were preparing to undertake this challenge.

Here is the list of six points that will help you to select an economics thesis topic:

• Make sure it is something you are genuinely interested in. It is incredibly challenging to write something engaging if you are not interested in the topic. So, choose wisely and chose what excites you.
• Draw inspiration from the previous student’s projects. A great place to start is by looking at what the previous students wrote. You can find some fresh ideas and a general direction.
• Ask your thesis advisor for his feedback. Most probably, your thesis advisor supervised many students before. They can be a great help too because they know how to assess papers. Before meeting with your professor, do some basic research, and understand what topic is about.
• Be original, but not too much. You do not want to spend your time writing about a project that many people wrote about. Your readers will not be interested in reading it, but your professors as well. However, make sure you do not pick anything too obscure. It will leave you with no secondary sources.
• Choose a narrow and specific topic. Not only will it allow you to be more original, but also to master a topic. When the issue is too broad, there is just too much information to cover in one thesis.
• Go interdisciplinary. If you find yourself interested in history, philosophy, or any other related topic, it can help you write an exceptional thesis in economics. Most of your peers may work on pure economics. Then, the interdisciplinary approach can help you to stand out among them.

Thank you for reading the article to the end! We hope this list of economics thesis topics ideas could help you to gather your thoughts and get inspired. Share it with those who may find it useful. Let us know what you think about it in the comment section below.

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4.0. Master of Science Degree Programs

We offer a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with thesis and non-thesis options, as well as an option for a minor. Both options are also available under the Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's (150 hour) degree programs. In addition, we cooperate with the Texas Tech University Law School to offer a joint Master of Science/Doctor of Jurisprudence (M.S./J.D.) degree.

The M.S. degree in Agricultural and Applied Economics provides training in economic theory and methods of analysis, with an emphasis on addressing applied economic problems. Students who select the thesis option are expected to demonstrate competency as economic analysts by completing a thesis, which is a work of original research. The non-thesis option requires more coursework than the thesis option. Considerable flexibility is incorporated into the non-thesis option so that the student can focus elective courses in an area of concentration of their choosing.

The Accelerated B.S./M.S. (150 hour) program allows qualified students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics in our department to work concurrently on their B.S. and M.S. Students in this program are able to take up to six hours of graduate coursework (two of four eligible courses) which can count for credit in both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

The joint M.S.-J.D. degree provides students who want to practice law in an agricultural and/or natural resource setting with graduate training in economics. Those who select this option must be admitted to both the Law School and the departmental M.S. program.

4.1. Prerequisites

A student entering the M.S. degree program must have completed an accepted bachelor's degree program or be an Agricultural and Applied Economics undergraduate who has been admitted into the Accelerated B.S./M.S. program. Undergraduate requirements that normally will have been completed, earning a grade of B or better, before beginning M.S. graduate coursework include the following courses or their equivalent.

• Basic Calculus (MATH 1331)
• Intermediate Microeconomic Theory (AAEC 3315)
• Intermediate Macroeconomics (ECO 3311)
• Regression Analysis (AAEC 4302)
• In addition, computer literacy is expected of all applicants

A student who has not satisfactorily completed the above requirements may be required to do so prior to or during the first semester of the graduate program. This prerequisite coursework will not count toward the M.S. degree requirements.

4.2. Credit Hour Requirements

The Master of Science program in Agricultural and Applied Economics consists of a minimum of 30 hours of graduate credit for the M.S. thesis option, and 36 hours of graduate credit for the M.S. non-thesis option. Requirements for Master's degrees through the Accelerated B.S./M.S. (150 hour) programs (thesis or non-thesis) are exactly the same as for students who enter the graduate program after completing an undergraduate degree. The only difference is integration of the undergraduate and graduate curriculum in a way that can be considerably more time and cost efficient than when the degrees are pursued sequentially rather than contemporaneously.

4.3. Substitution for Core Courses

Except for unusual situations, substitutions for core courses are not permitted. Requests for substitutions for core courses must be initiated by the student and submitted, with written justification, to the department Graduate Coordinator . Final decisions on substitutions for core courses taught outside our department are made by the department Graduate Coordinator. Decisions on core courses taught inside the department are made by the current instructor of the core course being replaced and must be approved by the student's advisory committee.

4.4. Thesis Proposal and Proposal Defense

Information on the Thesis Proposal and Proposal Defense is provided in Section 8.0 of this Handbook.

4.5. Professional Paper Requirement for Non-thesis Students

M.S. non-thesis students are required to complete a professional paper demonstrating an understanding of economic concepts and analytical methods covered in their coursework. The development of this paper will be supervised by the student's advisory committee chair or another member of the student's advisory committee.

All students attempting a M.S. non-thesis degree are responsible to report and communicate with their advisor in a timely manner prior to their date of presentation or defense. Waiting until the last minute to submit paperwork is not professional or acceptable behavior. Additionally, non-thesis students must complete their professional presentation by the final date for defense of a thesis as published on the Texas Tech Website in the semester of intended graduation.

4.6. Final Examination

The Final Examination will be conducted by the student's advisory committee. This examination is an oral defense of the student's thesis or professional paper. The exam will begin with a public presentation of the student's research (thesis or professional paper). After the public presentation, and a question and answer period, the guests will be asked to leave the room and the student's committee will ask further questions, provide comments on the thesis or professional paper, and determine whether the student has successfully completed the examination.

Public announcement of exams will be done through the department Graduate Secretary. Exams must be announced at least two week prior to the exam date.

4.7. Degree Program Course Requirements

Listed below are the course requirements for the Master of Science and for the joint Master of Science/JD programs. Courses listed specifically by number are core courses.

M.S. Degree Program in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Thesis option) 1

Course number / course title / credit hours.

• AAEC 5303 / Advanced Production Economics / 3
• AAEC 5307 / Applied Econometrics I / 3
• AAEC 5310 / Advanced Market Analysis / 3
• AAEC 5321/ Research Methodology in Economics / 3
• ECO 5311 or AAEC 5316 / Macroeconomic Theory or International Agricultural Trade / 3
• ECO 5312 / Microeconomic Analysis / 3
• AAEC 6000 / Master's Thesis / 6
• AAEC Electives / / 6
• General Electives / / 0

total credit hours 30

M.S. Degree Program in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Non-thesis option) 1

• AAEC Electives / / 12
• General Electives / / 9

total credit hours 36

Joint M.S. and J.D. Program in Agricultural and Applied Economics 1,2

• AAEC 5312 / Agribusiness Analysis / 3
• AAEC 5318 / Finance and the Agribusiness Sector / 3
• AAEC and/or ECO Electives / / 9
• Law School Electives / / 12

1 Courses listed specifically by number are core courses. 2 Must be approved by the Law School

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Economics JIW - Tips for Choosing a Topic: Home

Choosing a topic.

Choosing a topic that can answer an economic research question is challenging.  Some tips:

•  Ripped from the headlines rarely makes a good economic paper.  You will be using data to determine causation or correlation.  Sometimes a similar event can be used.  Topics such as artificial intelligence may make a good policy paper but not a good economic one due to lack of data.
• Literature Review: Your JIW should use primarily scholarly sources.  Start with Econlit (the database of the American Economic Association).  Econlit indexes major journals, working papers, conference proceedings, dissertations, and chapters in critical books. It takes a long time for scholarly literature to appear.   Preprints are called working papers in economics and major ones are indexed in Econlit.  Y ou are your own research team and have limited time.  Many articles are written over a couple of years and involve many people gathering and cleaning the data. Some starting places: see https://libguides.princeton.edu/econliterature/gettingstarted
• Outside of finance and some macroeconomic data, most data will not have many points in time.  Data determines the methods used .   While a linear regression can be great for time series data, it is likely not what you will use for survey data.
• Longitudinal or panel study :  same group of individuals is interviewed at intervals over a period of time.  This can be very useful to observe changes over time. Keep in mind when using a long running longitudinal dataset that the panel generally is not adding new participants so may not reflect today’s demographics.
• Cross-sectional study :  data from particular subjects are obtained only once.  While you are studying different individuals each time, you are looking at individuals with similar demographic characteristics.  Demography is typically rebalanced to reflect the population.
• Summary statistics : aggregated counts of survey or administrative data.
• Typically around a 2 year time lag from the time the survey data is collected to the time of release.  The Economic Census and Census of Agriculture take about 4 years for all data to be released.  Many surveys never release the microdata.
• Very little subnational data is available and is often restricted when available.   State level macro data for the United States is more prevalent.  City level data is often a case study or only available for very large cities.
• Many micro-level datasets are restricted. It is not uncommon to wait a year before getting permission or denial to use the data.  Each organization has its own rules.
• Historical data in electronic format prior to 1950 is rare. Most governmental links provide current data only.
• What is measured changes over time .  Do not assume modern concepts were tracked in the past.  Definitions of indicators often change over time.
• Data cannot be made more frequent.  Many items are collected annually or even once a decade.  Major macroeconomic indicators such as GDP tend to be quarterly but some countries may only estimate annually. 
• What exists for one country may not exist for another country. Data is generally inconsistent across borders .
• Documentation is typically in the native language .
• Always look at the methodology. The methodology section is one of the most important parts of the paper. Someone should be able to replicate your work. Describe the dataset and its population. Describe how the data was subset, any filters used, and any adjustment methods. While you are likely not trying to publish in American Economic Review  or Journal of Finance , these are the gold standards.  See how they layout the articles and in particular the methodology and data sections.
• The basic question to ask when looking for economic data is " who cares about what i am studying ?"  Unfortunately, the answer may be no one. Ideally, look for an organization that is concerned with your research as part of its mission. Examples include the International Labor Organization or the Bureau of Labor Statistics focusing on labor research; the International Monetary Fund or the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System focusing on monetary and fiscal concerns; the World Bank focusing on development; and the World Health Organization focusing on health. This does not mean these organizations collect data on all topics related to that field.
• Find a topic for which there is literature and data but allows room to add a contribution.  Topics such as sports and music are popular due to personal interests but may not make good research topics due to lack of data and overuse.

   More tips:

• Data is typically not adjusted for inflation.  It is usually presented in current (nominal) currency.  This means the numbers as they originally appeared.  When data has been adjusted for inflation (constant or real), a base year such as 2020 or 1990 will be shown.  If a base year is not provided, then data is current and therefore not adjusted for inflation.  If given a choice, choose current dollars.  Data is often derived from different datasets and many will use different base years.  Adjust everything at the end.  It is easier than doing reverse math!
• While most datasets are consistent within the dataset for currency used such as all in US Dollars or Euro or Japanese Yen or each item in local currency, some will mix and match.  LCU is a common abbreviation meaning local currency units. Consider looking at percent changes rather than actual values.  If adjusting use the exchange rate for each period of time, not the latest one.
• Economic indicators may be either seasonally adjusted or not seasonally adjusted.  This is very common for employment and retail sales.   Unless something says it is seasonally adjusted, it is not.  Be consistent and note in methodology.

Librarians are here to help!  Librarians can help to devise a feasible topic, assist with the literature search, and choose appropriate data.  Your data may fall into multiple categories.  Think of the primary aspect of your topic in terms of first contact.  Do not email librarians individually.  If unsure who to contact either put all that apply on same email or email just one.  If that person is not the best, they will refer you.  

Bobray Bordelon Economics, Finance, & Data Librarian   [email protected]

Charissa Jefferson

Labor Librarian [email protected]

Mary Carter Finance and Operations Research Librarian [email protected]

Data workshops

• Environmental and energy data  (Bordelon), 9/23/2024  - 7:30-8:50 pm
• Health, Crime and other Socioeconomic Data  (Bordelon), 9/23/2024 and 10/02/2024 - 3-4:20 pm 
• Macroeconomics and trade data  (Bordelon), 9/25/2024 and 9/30/2024 - 3-4:20 pm
• Finance data  (Carter), 9/23/2024 and 9/25/2024 - 3-4:20 pm
• Labor and education data  (Jefferson), 9/23/2024 and 9/25/2024 - 3-4:20 pm

Workshops listed twice have the same content and are done as an opportunity to fit your schedule.  While you must attend at least one data workshop, it is wise to attend more than one.  If in a certificate program, with the exception of political economy which has to be incorporated into your JIW, other programs have different requirements which are typically for your senior year.  As an example, if in finance, if you choose not to explore a finance topic this year you will still need to incorporate in your senior theses so try and attend a finance workshop in addition to your topical workshop for your JIW since these are intended to help you for your time at Princeton and both the JIW but also the senior thesis.

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Alumni updates – summer 2024.

August 26, 2024

Here is what our forestry alums have been up to.

Jerome (Jerry) Gelock | BS ‘62

My wife LouAn and I   continue to live in our home in Bakersfield. Meanwhile, our family continues to grow. We’ll be adding to number of great grandkids - in November # 10 will arrive.

The years are going by much faster than they used to. Continue with hobbies around the house and remain active in our church. Life has been good to us both. Reminisce our 4 years at MSU – the best university one could ever attend. A Spartan forever.

Wade Nutter | PhD ‘68

I retired from University of Georgia Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources as Professor Emeritus of Hydrology in 1997. I am currently partially retired as chairman of an environmental consulting company, Nutter & Associates, Inc. I co-founded in 1984. Nutter & Associates has 28 employees.

Ken Freye | MS ‘76

After 43 years in Maine, Cheryl and I moved to Emmaus, PA in 2022 to be close to family. It is great living two miles from our granddaughter, but we do miss Maine. Love the huge tulip trees here and the availability of cherry lumber. I am fully retired having spent most of my career doing real estate transactions for electric utilities. My forestry degree and background was excellent for this line of work in a rural state like Maine.

John Robinson | MS ‘89

After a 25 years with Plum Creek Timber and Weyerhaeuser as a GIS and data analyst, my wife and I split our time between Hollywood, FL and Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic. 

Molly Rooney | BS ‘11

I work as the Living Collections Acquisitions Manager in the horticulture department of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri.

I plan and execute fieldwork collecting and conserving the world’s flora in Missouri and across the globe. My forestry education and my time at MSU provided a basis for my interest in global plant communities and I will always cherish my time wandering Baker Woodlot with my fellow students and friends.

I have an awesome young toddler and it’s been incredible to share an interest in the natural world with him.

Jungho Baek | PhD ‘04

I earned my Ph.D. in Forest Economics in 2004 under the supervision of Dr. Runsheng Yin. Following my graduation, I worked as a research assistant professor at North Dakota State University from 2004 to 2009. In 2009, I began my career as an assistant professor of economics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, where I currently hold the position of Harold T. Caven Professor of Economics.

My Ph.D. dissertation focused on international trade, and I have continued to research this area while also exploring new topics in energy economics and applied econometrics. I am deeply grateful for the knowledge and experiences I gained at MSU and hope to visit in the near future.

Christian Gabler | BS ‘23

After MSU, I began my career with the Michigan DNR as a forester and moved to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Currently I live and work out of Sault Ste. Marie MI, managing state forests within the Sault Ste. Marie Management Unit and managing USFS land via the Good Neighbor Authority on the East Zone of the Hiawatha NF.

My typical day is a balance of office work and field work. Field work is mostly setting up timber for sale and administering timber sale contracts and office work is the computer side of timber sale prep and contract write up.

The coolest thing I’ve seen on the job so far was a fisher that ran in front of me while I was cruising in a mixed conifer stand near Trout Lake, MI.

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The List of 75+ Amazing Geology Topics for Your Research 2024

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Have you ever wondered why selecting the topic is equally important as drafting the words for your write-up? Well, you must not ignore the fact that it requires a good presence of mind to choose by selecting the topic for your research paper. You must make sure that you have geology project ideas in your mind for composing a good write-up. So, let's start exploring them in detail by reading this blog till the end.

What is Geology?

Geology is the study of the earth, it covers everything that is inside it and the change that happens. You must be well versed in the concepts related to it and the physical surroundings revolving around it. Further, it aids you in taking your knowledge to an impressive level, by getting to know how things come into existence. You get to know about the theory behind the formation of microscopic levels to advance one.

Moreover, it is a subject that requires an in-depth understanding of it to make a good grip on it. But the catch here is that, for drafting a good write-up you must keep in consideration, the best geology research topics to compose your document. So, without much delay, let's start exploring them in a detailed way by reading this blog.

How to Select Geology Topics?

Now it is the time to answer on "how to write a geology research paper". Let's learn the correct way to select the geology topic for your research paper. So, without much delay, let's start exploring them in detail:-

Know Your Interest  

In selecting the topic for your geological topic   then in that case you must first know your interest. For that, you have to analyze what excites you and what is the essential area that you love working on relating to geology. So, it is the most vital thing that you should do at the beginning before starting any type of research.

After knowing the area of your interest, the next thing to do is brainstorm ideas. It must be related to the subject matter you have decided to work on. Additionally, you can get the aid in gathering all the essential ideas for your geology research paper. So, you must jot down the thoughts and views you get during this stage.

Understanding the theme means you have to make sure that on what kind of structure and layout you will compose your work. So, in the case of a geology research paper, you must have in-depth knowledge about your work.  

Collecting the relevant data means that you must gather all the necessary facts and figures you would need. Moreover, you can look for geology project ideas  to get a rough idea about how to shortlist the relevant information for your paper.

The most important thing that you must not miss is checking the requirements on how to draft the research paper. You must also consult the authorities if you are not able to understand them correctly.

Seeking assistance means you can get help if you feel stuck in selecting the topic for a geology research paper. So keep this thing on your mind when you are stuck and feel lost and confused. Further, you must clear all your doubts on time.

Assessing the feasibility states that you should make a detailed plan for the budget that is required for conducting the research. Moreover, it is the most vital thing that you must not miss while drafting the words for your document. Keep track of your budget and then accordingly plan your tasks.

Note:- You can complete your work on time in a much easier way and can get good grades as well. Assignment Help USA  is your helping hand in this situation. So, don't worry and get expert advice regarding this matter.

So, now it is time to have a look at some of the topics for it in detail for starting your work regarding it.

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75+ Interesting Geology Research Topics

• How does the refraction of seismic waves occur? 
• Analyzing the different characteristics of minerals
• What are the causes and effects of desertification?
• Examine the process of soil weathering.
• What are the different types of rocks?
• Explaining the process of soil formation
• What is the history of spring development? 
• Describing the internal and external process of weathering
• Understanding the history of Earth's evolution 
• Discussing the extraction of mineral oil
• Why are tornadoes rampant?
• How humans are impacting the Geo environment?
• How does water pollution affect the human health?   
• What are the probable causes of groundwater depletion?  
• Examining the air components and their ill effects
• What is the cause of the Pacific Fire Ring? 
• Describing the glaciation process, its effects and features
• What are the consequences of soil liquefaction?
• What is the process of chemical sedimentary rock formation?
• Understanding the process of joints and fractures in rocks
• Explain the consequences of faulting and fracture inside the earth
• Knowing the role of fluids in metamorphic reactions
• What are the heat flow theories and geothermal energy?
• Understanding the groundwater flow modelling and mechanics
• Impact of groundwater change on the environment
• Getting to know the aquifer recharge techniques 
• What are the isotopes hydrology in tracing water sources
• Understanding the Geo hazard and risk management 
• What are coastal erosion and management studies?
• Knowing the groundwater contamination and its sources
• What is high-resolution seismic tomography 
• Examine the advanced remote sensing technique in geology
• What is earth magnetism and its impact?
• What is the process of faulting and how it leads to feature formation?
• Understanding the geological process of the origin of the earth
• Elaborate on Alp's mountain geology 
• Comparing the environment of Earth and Mars
• What is the history of the solar system?
• Analyzing the fastest-evolving planet- Mercury
• What are the misconceptions about solar radiation?
• Examining the Antarctica's permafrost 
• What is the process of fossil fuel formation? 
• How are the oceans and seas formed?
• What are the unique climate conditions found on Mars?
• What is the impact of acid rain on human development?
• Understanding the harvesting energy in brief
• How is Eco-terrorism increasing in today's world?
• What are the potential and challenges of hydroelectricity?
• Discussing the ill impact of overgrazing on the environment
• What is weather prediction? Why is it important?
• Knowing the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment
• Elaborating upon the link between earthquakes and tsunamis 
• What is the future scope of Geo-informatics?
• Examining the scope of the ill effect of environmental effects on agriculture 
• How does the tornadoes impact the quality of air?

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• What is the difference between cannel coal and shale coal
• Describe the coal cone in cone structure
• How do the dole-rite dykes affect a cola layer?
• What is the ill impact of coal fumes in the air?
• Understanding the analytical methods of coal stress path
• How does the biogenic gas is formed from coal?
• What are the chemical phases of coal formation?
• How to examine the coal bed thickness and its evolution?
• Knowing the modern-day coal usage and hazardous effects
• How does coal is used for electricity generation?
• Elaborate upon the coal geology in a detailed way
• What is the continental drift process?  
• How does technology aid you in studying the earth?
• What are the chemical and physical properties of mineral formation?
• Studying the human and environmental conflict 
• How does nanotechnology aid in understanding complex geological formations? 
• What is the hydro-logical and weathering process?
• Elaborate and examine the different layers of the earth
• What are the basics of ecosystem and ecology in environmental geology?
• Knowing the types of volcanic eruptions
• What are the leading causes of metamorphism? 
• What are the causes of earthquakes?  

After knowing the different topics of geology topics, if you struggle to write in an error-proof manner. So, in that case, you can opt for a grammar checker  tool for drafting correctly.  

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