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Econ 985: Senior Thesis Research
ECON 985A

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Part one of a two part series. The curriculum for this course builds throughout the academic year. Students must to complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit.

Workshop for seniors writing economics theses, taught in classes of approximately 12 students each. Emphasis on choice of research topics, methodology, and writing. Students are required to complete written and oral presentations of their work in progress. Part one of a two-part series; students must complete both terms of this course (parts A and B) within the same academic year in order to receive credit. This seminar is required for economics concentrators writing senior theses. Thesis writers in other concentrations writing on economics topics may take the seminar, space-permitting.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
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Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Department Economics
Course Component Seminar
Subject Economics
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline Dec. 19, 2026
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution None
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students