D4: Information Retrieval for Economics
Objectives
The objective of this module is to educate Economics students on how to utilize information retrieval (IR) technology to enhance their major study. As an example, utilization of IR in regional economics research will be introduced.
Description
This module provides a coverage of issues related to:
- A basic understanding of information retrieval
- A brief overview of web search engines and directories
- A brief overview of digital libraries
- A brief overview of portals, search engines and digital libraries in Economics
- Utilization of IR in Regional Economics Research
Class Notes
- Web Search Engines and Directories
- Online IR Systems and Digital Libraries
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Utilization of IR in Regional Economics Research
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Video Tutorials on Using Digital Libraries for Economics Study
Suggested Readings and Resources
On the Web
- Business & Economics Subject Guide by Lane Library of AASU
- C.V. STARR E-Library - Economic Journals
- U.S. Census Bureau - State and County QuckFacts
- The Web Book of Regional Science
- Savannah Economic Development Authority
- City-data.com - Stats about all US cities
- Center for Economic Development Research
- Economic Development Administration
In the Book
- Chapter 2 of the book Computers Are Your Future, by Bill Daley, ISBN: 0-13-148801-5, Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall, 2006.
- Google and Other Search Engines, by Diane Poremsky, ISBN: 0-321-24614-4, Publisher: Peachpit Press, 2004.
