EconLit
Encyclopedia
EconLit is an academic literature abstracting
database service published by the American Economic Association
. The service focuses on literature in the field of economics
. EconLit covers articles and other materials dating back to 1969. It uses the JEL classification codes
for classifying papers by subject.
Abstract (summary)
An abstract is a brief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject or discipline, and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose. When used, an abstract always appears at the beginning of a...
database service published by the American Economic Association
American Economic Association
The American Economic Association, or AEA, is a learned society in the field of economics, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. It publishes one of the most prestigious academic journals in economics: the American Economic Review...
. The service focuses on literature in the field of economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
. EconLit covers articles and other materials dating back to 1969. It uses the JEL classification codes
JEL classification codes
Articles in economics journals are usually classified according to the JEL classification codes, a system originated by the Journal of Economic Literature. The JEL is published quarterly by the American Economic Association and contains survey articles and information on recently published books...
for classifying papers by subject.