Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: In the highly competitive field of publishing in economics journals, methods often become fads sometimes to the detriment of framing meaningful research agendas and of research ethics. In recent times, empirical work based on primary data collection has gained traction. Randomized controlled trials entail not just primary data collection but also interventions involving human subjects. Field research involving data collection is also expensive, raising a number of concerns. In this special symposium we explore questions of research agendas and research ethics, and argue fo rthe acceptance of broader methodological approaches, greater inclusion in the publication process and for a reflection at the disciplinary level of practices related to field research.
Source: Review of Development Economics
DOI: 10.1111/rode.13165
Authors: Anke Hoeffler, Reetika Khera
Institutions: University of Konstanz, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Language: English
Field: Decision Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
OpenAlex ID: W4402890226