ECONOMICS RESEARCH PAPER PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDED QUESTIONS
Super Freakonomics by: Steven D. Levitt Ch. 3
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What is the topic of this chapter?
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2. Is this a topic that economists would study, or is this the purview of some other social science
like Sociology or Psychology?
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Following the scientific method, what is the problem Dr. Levitt is considering (remember
problems are always phrased in the form of a question):
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What is the hypothesis Dr. Levitt puts forward as suggested by most economists?
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What proof does he offer that most economists suggest proves this hypothesis?
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6. What are some examples of some economic principles Dr. Levitt uses throughout his
examination of this topic in this chapter?
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What evidence does he have that disproves the hypothesis most economists agree with?
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8. In the end of the chapter, what conclusion does Dr. Levitt reach about the problem?
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9.
Having been exposed to ways of thinking about economics in class, and in readings, from its use
in government monetary and fiscal policies, trade, finance, and human behavior, what topic that
you can look at as an economist interests you for your research paper?
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10. Define the problem you are considering in this topic?
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11. What is your proposed hypothesis for this problem?
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12. What economic principles does this problem entail that you will use to address it?
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