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Encyclopedias

Blackwell Encyclopedic Dictionary of Managerial Economics
[Electronic Book--CLICK HERE for access]
Has definitions and explanations covering the whole field of managerial economics written and edited by an international team.

Economicae©: an illustrated encyclopedia of economics website
Compendium of economics; most entries written by Ralph Byrns (economics, UNC-Chapel Hill). Includes Famous Economists link to biographies of pioneers, theorists, and Nobel Prize economists.

Fortune Encyclopedia of Economics
[Main Library, Reference] HB61 .F67 1993 catalog record
Topic-oriented essays written by leading economic scholars.

Handbook of United States Economic and Financial Indicators
[Electronic Book--CLICK HERE for access]
Explains the purpose, use, and availability of current and historical economic indicators, including how they are calculated and where they can be located.

Survey of Social Science: Economics Series
[Reference] HB61 .S94 1991 catalog record
Entries include key terms, an overview, an "applications" section and a "context" section that places the topic in its social theoretical, and historical context; bibliography follows each entry.

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Dictionaries

Collins Dictionary of Economics
[Electronic Book--CLICK HERE for access]
Summarizes the theoretical principles behind the science of economics and their application

Dictionary of Economics
[Reference] HB61 .B33 2003 catalog record
From The Economist, this dictionary contains 2,000 cross-referenced entries.

Dictionary of Economics, Wiley
[Electronic Book--CLICK HERE for access]
Also in print, HB61 .S466 1995 [Reference]
"makes the vocabulary of economics accessible to everyone"

Routledge Dictionary of Economics
[Reference] HB61 .R92 2002 catalog record
Clear description of main issues, concepts and figures in the field of economics. Entries are preceded by one or more three-digit codes indicating the branch or branches of economics which frequently uses that term; major entries conclude with annotated bibliographies. This title covers economic events and innovations including notable economists and significant governmental acts. The text defines terms and follows with a discussion and diagrams when appropriate. References are given when necessary.

The New Palgrave: A Dictionary of Economics
[Reference] HB61 .N49 1987 catalog record
A four-volume set has essays covers economics varied aspects: analytical, empirical, quantitative, and methodological. Biographical entries include the leading minds in the field: Friedman, Hotelling, Leontief, Samuelson, and von Newmann.

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Directories

Cabell's Directory of Publishing Opportunities in Economics and Finance
[Reference] HG152 .C22 2001-02 catalog record
Covers publication guidelines, manuscript topics, type of research, review procedures, and acceptance rates for 350 journals.

Directory of International Economists website
International and development economists (individuals and organizations) whose addresses are in the public domain.

Who's Who in Economics
[Reference] HB76 .W47 2003 catalog record
Includes entries on more than 1500 economists. Each listing contains birth and death date, current and past posts, degrees, offices and honors, editorial positions, principal fields of interest, publications, and principal contributions.

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Speeches

Economic sciences series, 1969-2005
[Main Library] HBs (various) catalog record
Fifteen previously published papers covering policy, history, and biography.

FRB: News and Events website
Links to house and senate subcommittee testimonies and various speeches given by Federal Reserve officials.

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Portraits

Portraits of Well-known Economists
Images from "The Warren J. Samuels Portrait Collection at Duke University." Freely available for educational use.