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EconLit vs MathSciNet
Both stand on academic research databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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EconLit brings broad economics literature coverage and detailed search fields into one bibliographic database. Check provider access and full-text availability with your institution before relying on it for full-text reading.
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MathSciNet offers broad mathematical-literature coverage, author identification, citation tools, and frequent updates. Check institutional access terms and citation-coverage limits for your research needs.
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| EconLit | MathSciNet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 6 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aeaweb.org | mathscinet.ams.org |
| On academic research databases | #11 of 35 | #15 of 35 |
EconLit: what it does well
- Over 2 million records, updated weekly.
- Coverage spans 140 years of economics literature.
- Search fields include subjects and geographic descriptors.
- Institutional access is available through three providers.
What to know first
- Full-text links depend on library holdings.
- Full Text is available only through EBSCO.
- AEA member access has no full-text links.
- Institutional prices are supplied on request.
MathSciNet: what it does well
- Over 3.6 million mathematical-literature items
- Unique author IDs improve publication searches
- Hourly updates and rapid catalog posting
- Citation export in four formats
- Free MSC and Collaboration Distance tools
What to know first
- Citation coverage depends on included full reference lists
- Exports are limited to 50 items at a time
- Institutional pricing is available on request
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