ABSTRACT
Citing the sources you use when you write a paper in economics is a matter of honesty, credibility, and courtesy. When you indicate to your reader that a fact or theory derives from a source, you are being honest by giving credit where it is due, i.e., not falsely claiming to have originated the fact or theory yourself. You are gaining credibility by showing your readers that you have done your research. And you are behaving courteously by letting your readers know where they can find the same information, in case they want to do further reading on the topic.
