Quantitative and Applied Research Methodology in Economics: Researching, Reporting and Publishing

This book is an illustrative and comprehensive guide designed to help readers understand and navigate the complex world of academic writing and research in economics.

Written by experienced researchers, this book offers theoretical and practical insights into the research process. It provides an understanding of the foundations of the research process like research design, methodology, problem definition, data collection, and analysis, among others. The authors also share insights into the process of preparing, proofreading, and publishing academic papers. With their experience in the field of academic research to this book, they provide practical examples and step-by-step guidance to assist in research-related issues. The section on how to prepare and publish academic papers is a must-read for students and early-career researchers, as it offers valuable guidance on how to succeed in the highly competitive world of academic publishing.

With its clear and concise writing, this book will be an indispensable resource for undergraduate and postgraduate economics students, teachers, independent readers, and early-career researchers as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of research methodology in economics.

Niranjan Devkota is a faculty member at the Department of Economics, Patan Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University, Nepal. He has over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and consulting. He has been employed in key positions like Head of the Research Department, Visiting Professor, Guest Editor, Managing Editor, and Academic Editor of various journals. He is known for his expertise in research methodology and quantitative data analysis and is a regular trainer for University Grants Commission (UGC) supported training programs.

Sushanta Kumar Mahapatra is currently a faculty at the Department of Economics, ICFAI School of Social Sciences at the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) Deemed University, Hyderabad, India, and has more than two decades of experience in research, consulting, and teaching. His research areas are applied development economics, public policy, agricultural economics, trade and environment, water governance, institutions and policies, climate change and sustainable development, microfinance, and livelihood.