This literature review assignment was submitted by Dr. Adriana Vamosiu in the Economics Department, where it is used in the ECON 490: Senior Seminar.

This prompt outlines steps  Economics students can use to draft an effective literature review. As the prompt explains, “The literature review showcases how your research is related to the existing literature.  It provides the justification for your research strategy in answering your research question and points out your contribution to the field on the topic.”