Database Guides: EconLit

A common citation style used by economists is APA, used by the American Psychological Association. Please note that the Manual of Style of the American Psychological Association was updated in October 2019. Please carefully note whether you are required to use APA 6th ed. or APA 7th ed. Some commonly-used sources are:

APA 7th ed.

Book with one author

Siggel, E. (2016). Development economics: A policy analysis approach. Routledge.

Journal article

Blau, F. D., & Kahn, L. M. (2017). The gender wage gap: Extent, trends and explanations. Journal of Economic Literature 55(3), 789-865. doi: 10.1257/jel.20160995.

APA 6th ed.

Book with one author

Siggel, E. (2016). Development economics: A policy analysis approach. New York, NY: Routledge.

Journal article

Blau, F. D., & Kahn, L. M. (2017). The gender wage gap: Extent, trends and explanations. Journal of Economic Literature 55(3), 789-865. doi: 10.1257/jel.20160995.

Still need help? In addition to the APA Publication Maunal, check out the resources below for more information on APA Style.

• UW Psychology Writing Center: APA Style Citations & References
• Purdue OWL: APA Style