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ECON 301 - Economic Analysis for Non-Profits

Policy Comparisons by State

National Survey of State Laws
Comparisons of state laws by topic.
State Health Facts
Statistics on healthcare, health outcomes, and policy. Time period: Mostly current. Kaiser State Health Facts
National Conference of State Legislatures
Bill Tracker allows you compare laws by state.

Other comparisons are out there, depending on issue, usually compiled by advocacy groups.

Article Databases

EconLit
Economics journal article and working paper abstracts. econ lit
Google Scholar
Articles, theses, books, abstracts and court opinions. Includes "Cited By" link when a work has been cited.
From academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.

Background and Reports

CQ Researcher (2006-present)
Comprehensive background and analysis on controversial issues in the news. Includes statistics, bibliographies, and pro & con opinions.

Maine Resources

Global Newsstream
Newspapers and other news sources, including many Maine newspapers.

Resources on Maine Law

Social Science Librarian

Christine Murray

Contact:

Ladd Library 132
(207) 786-6268
cmurray2@bates.edu

I am usually at the Research Desk Mon. 10-1, Tues. 6-9, and Thurs. 1-4

Subjects: African Studies, Anthropology, Asian Studies, Chinese, Economics, Environmental Studies, History, Japanese, Languages and Literatures, Legal Studies, Politics, Psychology, Sociology, U. S. History