Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - ECON 899 G100

MA Research Paper (4)

Class Number: 1825

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    ECON 802, 807 (or 808), 835, and 836 (or 837).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The student will write an original research paper in their field of interest. The paper can be empirical or theoretical, in any field of economics, but it should make an original contribution to knowledge.

COURSE DETAILS:

The objective of the course is to produce an original research paper. The paper can be empirical or theoretical, in any field of economics, and suited for any audience (academia, government, or industry). However, at the very minimum, it must make an original contribution to knowledge. The class will involve occasional workshop-style lectures, and individual meetings with the instructor.

Topics: Research (including writing and presenting) in Economics

Grading

  • Weekly progress updates 10%
  • Progress Assignments (x3) 30%
  • Research Paper 60%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

None

RECOMMENDED READING:

The details of various texts on research, writing, and presenting will be provided on Canvas throughout the course.  


REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.