Research Project Guidelines 1. A short summary/abstract (no more than half a page) at the beginning of the report (immediately after the title page). 2. Explain why you think the topic is of interest to managers (preferably in the introduction). 3.

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Research Project Guidelines 1. A short
summary/abstract (no more than half a page) at
the beginning of the report (immediately after
the title page).2. Explain why you think the
topic is of interest to managers(preferably in
the introduction).3. Discuss the methodology
used to study the issue(s)4. The analysis/study
itself should constitute the main part of the
report.5. Discuss the findings and their
implications from managerial economics
perspective. 6. A summary and/or suggestions
for future research should be included in the
conclusion .7. The report must be typed, and at
least 5 and at most 7 double-spaced pages (in
addition to all relevant appendices, tables and
graphs).8. Reports that are handwritten will not
be accepted9. Groups must submit an outline by
October 2110. Late submission of the outline or
the report will lead to a loss of 5 points per
day.11. Each PLG may have up to two meetings
with me in order to discuss the progress of the
project.
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Suggested Topics

• Estimation and analysis of demand and/or supply
• Estimation and analysis of elasticities (for a
  good or a service)
• Estimation and analysis of production and/or cost
  function(s)
• Study of market structure of an industry (product
  or service)
• Regulation
• Property rights
• Effects of globalization on production and
  distribution
• Analysis of the effects of information and
  communication technologies on labor costs and
  productivity
• Other topics (need to be approved)