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Economics
Introduction
Collection development policy review for Economics IntroductionThe general policy for Economics is to collect to research level, with the intention of as comprehensive a coverage as resources allow. Research level is defined as one where independent research with the published sources can be pursued. Exclusions and qualifications to this policy are mentioned below and in the General Policy Statement: see Principles of collection policy and Criteria for selection. The policy for developing the collections in economics needs to be seen within the context of the complete acquisitions policy. The interdisciplinary nature of the social sciences and its publications means that subject boundaries cannot always be easily determined and described in isolation. Please refer particularly to Economic History and Accounting and Finance. Back to the top Selection criteriaGeneral scopeAn outline is given below, but in general terms the Library collects material on economic theory; economic conditions and economic policy in all countries; international economics, both theoretical and descriptive works; the working of economic and financial institutions; and economic development. The collection of statistical data is a central aim. The following is an outline of the subject scope and coverage of collecting policy for Economics:
History of economic thought Back to the top Business InformationThe Library has actively sought to increase its business information provision over the past year. In addition to the basic reference materials we now have access to a large number of full text electronic business journals, abstracting and indexing databases as well as financial databases. The Library currently does not collect market or marketing information. However, perceived need in this area is being monitored. Back to the top Economics Working PapersA number of Economics Working Papers are actively collected in print (please see the appended list). In future, the Library will also aim to facilitate access to Economics Working Papers in electronic format which are freely available via the Internet. Back to the top Geographical area and languageGeographical scope is world wide, with particular focus on Britain, Europe, the United States and Latin America. For Europe, both Eastern and Western, and also for Latin America, material is acquired in the languages of those areas . Works in non-European languages are not normally acquired. Back to the top FormatNo distinction is made regarding format of material. The Library will therefore collect relevant material in print, microform, video, electronic format (eg CD-ROM), and provide access to remotely held datasets. Back to the top Collection strengthsOfficial publications - StatisticsThe collection of statistical publications from national governments, international organisations, and other bodies is a central aim of collecting policy. Collection of national statistics has focused principally on annual abstracts; population censuses; trade statistics; and national accounts. In addition, for major countries the Library has also sought to collect data on industrial production, agriculture, social affairs, income and expenditure, finance and various other topics. The broad subject scope is matched by the availability of long time series. For the United Kingdom statistical series are virtually complete, and for the United States, the deposit agreement means that almost the entire statistical output of the U.S. Government Printing Office is held. In addition to this wealth of official figures the Library also holds an excellent collection of national bank reports, containing valuable economic and financial statistics. Back to the top International organisationsThe International Organisations collections as far as the discipline of economics is concerned cover four main areas: a) General economic and regional organisations a) General economic and regional organisations The Library concentrates on obtaining all publications from the OECD, the European Union, the United Nations (including the Economic Commissions for Europe, Africa,etc.), Organization of American States; and is selective in obtaining publications from organisations such as the Arab Monetary Fund, BENELUX, CARICOM, Latin American Economic System, Latin American Integration Association, ECOWAS, South Pacific Commission, West African Economic Community, Arab League, etc. The Library concentrates on commodity information (largely statistical) from the UN and the World Trade Organisation (previously GATT); and is selective in its acquisition of publications from other organisations dealing with particular commodities such as the International Coffee Organisation, Int. Sugar Organisation, etc. c) Economic development organisations The Library concentrates on trying to obtain everything from some development organisations - in particular the World Bank Group, International Monetary Fund, Asian Development Bank, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; Inter American Development Bank, European Investment Bank, UNDP; and is selective in obtaining material from smaller development organisations such as the Islamic Development Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank, and other regionally orientated organisations. d) Organisations on particular economic subjects Trade. The World Trade Organisation is covered fully and UNCTAD publications and documents are taken. Individual countries trading positions are covered in the WTO trade reviews; selectively, organisations such as EFTA, International Customs Tariff Bureau are of interest. Banking. Apart from the development banks cited above, we have a good collection from the Bank for International Settlements (the national banks' bank); Agricultural Economics. The Library is depository library for Food and Agriculture Organisation publications (but not documents): these include the economic aspects of fisheries; selective acquisitions from organisations such as the International Fund for Agricultural Development; Labour Economics/production. We have standing orders for most of the series from the International Labour Organisation; we receive all publications of the Asian Productivity Organization - to do with Japanese/Asian management techniques; Energy economics. We obtain selective publications from the International Energy Organisation and the International Atomic Energy Agency - mostly on the economic aspects of energy; Industrial economics. UNIDO publications are taken covering industrial investment information by country. Material is also collected if it contains economic statistics (see above) or substantial economic information on other topics such as transport (OECD), telecommunications (ITU) civil aviation (ICAO), health (WHO) and many others. Economic theory and econometric models are dealt with in many of the publications mentioned above - mainly the working papers from organisations such as the IMF and World Bank, and descriptions of the economic conditions of particular countries or regions are obtained as comprehensively as possible from the same and many other organisations. For more detail see collection policy statement for Official Publications Back to the top Special collectionsAmong the most important special collections relating to economics are the following: Andrews, Prof. P W S and Brunner, Prof. E.: Research and academic papers of Profs. Andrews and Brunner (1932-1970), economists, including records of the Oxford Economists Research Group (1930's) and of the Oxford Economists Research Group (post WWII). Cannan, Prof. Edwin: Papers and correspondence of Prof. Edwin Cannan, economist. Also his library, containing several hundred treatises and pamphlets on economics (many of them early and valuable works). Nationalised Industries Chairmen's Group, (1973-1989): contains much useful information on the relationship between central government and the nationalised industries. Durbin, E F M: Papers of E F M Durbin, Senior Lecturer in Economics at LSE (1930-1945). Covers period 1918-1948, including Durbin's membership of the Economic Section of the Cabinet Office (1940-1942). Mill, James and Mill, John Stuart: Papers of the philosophers and political economists James Mill and John Stuart Mill. Meade, Prof. James: Economic and personal papers of Prof. James Meade, covering period 1927-1980's. Political and Economic Planning and Policy Studies Institute Archives, (1931-1982). Material relating to economic and social policy issues in Great Britain and other countries. Please see the Archives Division's collection policy. Back to the top Collection development policy review for EconomicsThis collection development policy will be reviewed on a regular basis in the light of the following: developments in teaching, the interests of the Department and other departments in the School, and relationships with other libraries with whom collaborative arrangements exist. Such reviews will be conducted in cooperation with the Department of Economics. Reviewed 02/05 Back to the top List of economics working papersBank of England. Working Papers Centre for Economic Policy Research. Discussion Papers Chicago University. Department of Economics. HGB Alexander Foundation. Working Papers in Economics and Econometrics Chicago University. Graduate School of Business. Centre for Research in Security Prices Columbia University. Department of Economics. Discussion Paper Series Columbia University. Department of Economics. Working Paper Series Harvard University. Institute of Economic Research. Discussion Papers Hoover Institution. Domestic Studies Program. Working Paper Series Institute for Fiscal Studies. Working Paper Series Institute of Economic Affairs. Environment Unit. Studies on the Environment Institute of Economic Affairs. Health and Welfare Unit. Choice in Welfare Series Institute of Economic Affairs. Hobart Papers Institute of Economic Affairs. Occasional Papers Johns Hopkins Comparative Non-profit Sector Project Studies. Working Papers LSE. Centre for Economic Performance. Discussion Papers LSE. Centre for Economic Performance. Occasional Paper Series LSE. Financial Markets Group. Discussion Papers LSE. Financial Markets Group. Special Papers LSE. STICERD. Discussion Paper Series (C): Econometrics, International Economics, International Studies. LSE. STICERD. Theoretical Economics, Japanese Studies Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Economics. Working Papers Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Sloan School of Management. Center for Information Systems Research. Working Papers Michigan University. Centre for Research on Economic Development. Discussion Papers National Bureau of Economic Research. Technical Working Papers National Bureau of Economic Research. Working Paper Series on Historical Factors in Long Run Growth National Bureau of Economic Research. Working Paper Series National Institute of Economic and Social Research. Discussion Papers Princeton University. Department of Economics. International Finance Section. Essays in International Finance Princeton University. Department of Economics. International Finance Section. Princeton Studies in International Finance Princeton University. Financial Research Center Memorandum Princeton University. Industrial Relations Section. Working Papers Princeton University. Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Discussion Papers in Economics Rochester Center for Economic Research. Working Papers Trade Policy Research Centre. Discussion Papers University of California. Department of Economics. Working Papers University of Stockholm. Institute for International Economic Studies. Seminar Papers Warwick University. Department of Economics. Economics Research Papers Yale University. Cowles Foundation for Research in Economics. Discussion Papers Back to the top |
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