Explore subject-specific databases
In addition to the general, multi-disciplinary databases listed in the "Get Started" section, explore subject-specific databases to deepen your understanding of the existing literature. Some of the most relevant resources in the areas of political economy and development are:
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IREON: The International Relations and Area Studies GatewayContains citations (and some full text) on foreign and security policy, international development,
European politics, transatlantic relations, regional and country studies, and global energy and environmental policies through access to the WAO – World Affairs Online database, which is curated by several German international affairs research institutes. -
PAIS International (Harvard Login)Comprehensive database of international policy-oriented social science literature (ranging from political science and international relations to education and public health to economics and finance), with content in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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World Bank Open Knowledge RepositoryThe World Bank makes loans to developing countries to improve education, health, and infrastructure. Publications describe efforts to modernize the country's financial sector, agriculture, and natural resources management.
The World Bank Open Knowledge Repository (OKR) is The World Bank’s official open access repository for its research outputs and knowledge products. -
EMIS Intelligence (Harvard Login)Economic and business news for emerging markets in Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East-North Africa. Includes country and industry reports authored by major research firms like BMI and Dun & Bradstreet.
Explore subject-specific research guides
Take a look at our subject-specific research guides, curated by HKS librarians or their colleagues at other Harvard schools.