This book is an illustrative and comprehensive guide designed to help readers understand and navigate the complex world of academic writing and research in economics.
Written by experienced researchers, this book offers theoretical and practical insights into the research process. It provides an understanding of the foundations of the research process like research design, methodology, problem definition, data collection and analysis among others. The authors' also share insights into the process of preparing, proofreading and publishing academic papers. Bringing their experience in the field of academic research to this book, the authors' provide practical examples and step-by-step guidance to assist with research-related issues. The section on how to prepare and publish academic papers is a must-read for students and early-career researchers, as it offers valuable guidance on how to succeed in the highly competitive world of academic publishing.
With its clear and concise writing, this book will be an indispensable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate economics students, teachers, independent readers, and early-career researchers as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of research methodology in economics.

About the Author

Niranjan Devkota is a faculty member at the Department of Economics, Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. He has been in key positions like Head of the Research Department, Visiting Professor, Guest Editor, Managing Editor, and Academic Editor of various journals. He is known for his expertise in research methodology and quantitative data analysis and is a regular trainer for University Grants Commission (UGC) supported training programs.
Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra is currently a faculty at the Department of Economics, ICFAI School of Social Sciences at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Deemed University, Hyderabad, India, and has more than two decades of experience in research, consulting, and teaching. His research areas are applied development economics, public policy, agricultural economics, trade and environment, water governance, institutions and policies, climate change and sustainable development, microfinance, and livelihood.

Reviews

'The concept, definition, and computation of quantitative and applied research methods in economics are addressed in this book using numerical examples. The book is helpful to anyone in other fields who wants to explore a quantitative approach, in addition to fresh graduates, researchers, and professors in the social sciences, business, and management.'
Dr. Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Distinguished scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars.
'This book provides theoretical and practical insights into the research process. It offers an overview of the fundamentals, including problem description, methodology, research design, data collecting, and analysis. It also offers helpful examples and detailed instructions to help with research-related problems. The writers offer their perspectives on how to write, edit, and publish scholarly works.'
Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Editor, Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) and Chairman, Institute for Development Studies, Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, India.

Book Information
ISBN 9781041043027
Author Niranjan Devkota
Format Paperback
Page Count 428
Imprint Routledge India
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd