The document discusses research methods for economics studies, including conducting literature reviews and finding relevant documents and data. It provides tips for searching databases and catalogs to obtain books, journal articles, and working papers on topics. It also offers guidance on searching techniques, chasing citations, and locating statistics and data from various indices and sources. Metadata should always be checked to consider the source, format, and methodology of any data. Thorough yet flexible searches are recommended to allow for exploration and serendipitous findings.