This is the first short note on the topic of reading and understanding academic papers within the field of Economics. As I approach the end of my Economics Ph.D. journey, I, like many students, must prepare an application package for the job market. A vital component of this package is the research statement. In the financial industry, discussions often revolve around various investments, much like how papers are the central focus during my Ph.D. studies. Although I could compose a standard r...
