r/AskEconomics

A central repository for questions about economic theory, research, and policy.  Please read the rules before posting, as we remove all comments which break the rules. Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive, or they will be removed. Posts should be in the form of a question.

Rank

558

Rank of the subreddit on Reddit

Subscribers

1.25 M

Number of subscribers to the subreddit on Reddit

Tag

Business, Economics, and Finance

Tag of the subreddit

Promotable Content

1. Economics news websites: Promote well - known economics news websites like Bloomberg Economics or The Economist. A post could say 'Stay updated with economic news from [website] and ask your related questions on r/AskEconomics' 

2. Economic research databases: Promote platforms like EconLit which can be used to source economic research for answering questions on the subreddit. 'For evidence - based answers on r/AskEconomics, use EconLit to find relevant research'

3. Business and finance apps: Promote apps like Bloomberg Terminal for those interested in more in - depth economic and financial analysis. 'If you use Bloomberg Terminal for economic insights, r/AskEconomics is the place to ask related questions' 

4. Online learning platforms for economics: Promote platforms like Coursera or Khan Academy's economics courses. 'Enhance your economic knowledge with [online learning platform] and then ask your questions on r/AskEconomics'

5. Economics blogs: Promote popular economics blogs such as Marginal Revolution. 'Follow economics blogs like Marginal Revolution and when you have questions, come to r/AskEconomics'

Notice

1. Be respectful in the comments and avoid personal attacks and insults.

2. Base all claims in economic theory and empirical research and provide citations when possible.

3. Top - level comments by non - approved users need to be manually approved by a mod before appearing.

4. Avoid posting homework questions, 'what should I write my paper about?' and 'how do I write a paper about this topic?' questions.

5. Do not post'soapboxing' or loaded questions. Keep questions reasonably specific.

A central repository for questions about economic theory, research, and policy. Please read the rules before posting, as we remove all comments which break the rules. Answers must be in-depth and comprehensive, or they will be removed. Posts should be in the form of a question.

Promotable Content

1. Economics news websites: Promote well - known economics news websites like Bloomberg Economics or The Economist. A post could say 'Stay updated with economic news from [website] and ask your related questions on r/AskEconomics' 2. Economic research databases: Promote platforms like EconLit which can be used to source economic research for answering questions on the subreddit. 'For evidence - based answers on r/AskEconomics, use EconLit to find relevant research' 3. Business and finance apps: Promote apps like Bloomberg Terminal for those interested in more in - depth economic and financial analysis. 'If you use Bloomberg Terminal for economic insights, r/AskEconomics is the place to ask related questions' 4. Online learning platforms for economics: Promote platforms like Coursera or Khan Academy's economics courses. 'Enhance your economic knowledge with [online learning platform] and then ask your questions on r/AskEconomics' 5. Economics blogs: Promote popular economics blogs such as Marginal Revolution. 'Follow economics blogs like Marginal Revolution and when you have questions, come to r/AskEconomics'

Notice

1. Be respectful in the comments and avoid personal attacks and insults. 2. Base all claims in economic theory and empirical research and provide citations when possible. 3. Top - level comments by non - approved users need to be manually approved by a mod before appearing. 4. Avoid posting homework questions, 'what should I write my paper about?' and 'how do I write a paper about this topic?' questions. 5. Do not post'soapboxing' or loaded questions. Keep questions reasonably specific.