Suggested Thesis Structure

Title Page:

Title of the Thesis

Your Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date

Abstract:
 A concise summary of the thesis, typically around 200-300 words. It should provide an
overview of the research question, methodology, key findings, and implications.

Acknowledgments:
 Optional section where you acknowledge individuals, institutions that supported your
research.

Table of Contents:

 List of all the main sections and subsections with page numbers.
 List of Figures and Tables:
 If your thesis includes figures and tables, provide a list of them with corresponding page
numbers.
 List of Abbreviations and Symbols:
 If you use any abbreviations or symbols extensively in your thesis, provide a list and their
meanings.

1.0 Introduction:
 Provide an introduction to your research topic.
 State your research question or hypothesis.
 Provide a brief overview of the methodology and the structure of the thesis.

2.0 Brief overview (contextualization of the problem)

3.0 Literature Review:

 Review and summarize relevant literature related to your research topic.
 Identify gaps in the existing literature that your research addresses.
 Discuss the theoretical framework or economic models relevant to your study.

4.0 Empirical Analysis or Theoretical Model:

  Data and Methodology:
 Explain how you collected or obtained your data.
 Describe the research methods and techniques used for analysis.
 Discuss any assumptions or limitations in your data or methodology.
 Present the main analysis or model that forms the core of your thesis.
 Provide detailed results, tables, and figures to support your findings.
 Discuss the significance of your results in the context of your research question.
o Interpret the results of your analysis or model.
o Discuss the implications of your findings for the broader field of economics.
o Address any limitations of your study and suggest areas for future research.

5.0 Conclusion:
 Summarize the main findings of your thesis.
 Restate your research question and its significance.
 Discuss the broader implications of your research.

References:
List all the sources (books, articles, reports, etc.) cited in your thesis following a specific citation style
(e.g., APA, MLA, Chicago).

Appendices:
Include any supplementary material, such as raw data, additional tables or figures, or detailed
calculations.
Ensure that each appendix is clearly labeled and referenced in the main text.

Declaration of Originality:
A statement verifying that the work in the thesis is your original work and acknowledging any sources
properly.