Program Learning Objective
The Economics Research Program aims to equip students with advanced skills in economic analysis, critical thinking, and research methodology. The program will deepen students’ understanding of key economic theories and how they apply to real-world issues such as market dynamics, policy analysis, and global financial systems. Students will gain expertise in data collection, econometric modeling, and statistical analysis to interpret economic trends.
Feel free to reach out and schedule a complimentary consultation with our counselor. Each mentorship program is tailored to match an individual’s level of expertise and research interests.
Program Outline
Week 1:
The student will review key areas of economic research, such as labor markets, international trade, or environmental economics. They will define a clear research question aligned with their interests and goals.
Week 2:
The student will conduct a comprehensive literature review to contextualize their research question. They will identify relevant economic theories and create a framework to guide their analysis.
Week 3:
The student will gather and prepare data from credible sources, such as government databases or academic repositories. They will clean and organize the data for analysis while ensuring its reliability and relevance.
Week 4:
The student will learn and apply advanced econometric methods, such as regression analysis or time-series modeling, to address their research question. They will focus on interpreting model outputs and validating their findings. The mentor will complete a mid-point evaluation to be given to the student.
Week 5:
The student will perform in-depth statistical analysis and use tools like Python, R, or Stata to visualize key patterns and relationships in the data. They will also test hypotheses based on their econometric models.
Week 6:
The student will evaluate the policy implications of their findings and critically assess the strengths and limitations of their research. This session will include exploring alternative scenarios and potential recommendations.
Week 7:
The student will draft and refine the research paper, focusing on articulating their methodology, results, and conclusions. They will also learn best practices for academic citations and formatting.
Week 8:
The student will refine and finalize their research paper, ensuring it adheres to academic standards and effectively communicates their findings. The session will conclude with guidance on submitting their research to academic journals, conferences, or competitions.
Economics Mentors
Mentor from Caltech
Research interests include market design and experimental economics, behavioral and experimental finance, network economics, incentive structures in economics and more...
Mentor from London School of Economics
Research interests include causes and consequences of drug epidemics, the social spillovers of homeownership, criminal records and local monopsony power, policing incentives and more...
Who Should Sign Up For This Program?
This program is designed for high school and undergraduate students passionate about economics and eager to deepen their understanding of how economic systems function. It is ideal for those considering future studies or careers in economics, finance, business, or public policy.
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Past Students’ Case Studies
Students’ names have been anonymized to ensure their privacy is protected.
Andy Liu
Residence: Shanghai, China School: Shanghai American School Puxi Intended major:...
James Tan
Residence: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia School: The Alice Smith School Intended...
Amelia Lai
Residence: Shanghai, China Intended major: Economics Age during program: Grade...
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