Dr Oliver Volckart, C215, Professor Stephen Broadberry, C320 and Dr. Leigh Gardner, C322

For MPhil, PhD and Research Fee students. There is a formal attendance requirement for MPhil/PhD students in the Department of Economic History.

The course is intended to provide a comparative study of research techniques in current economic history, as exemplified by research currently being conducted by staff and students in the Department. Its primary purpose is research training. Some presentations will also be given by outside speakers.

Two-hours weekly.

This course is not examined but all MPhil and PhD candidates are expected to present papers for discussion and reports are made to Research Councils etc on the basis of their work. It is intended to provide a forum for those writing theses to discuss their research.