Research Experience
Gain hands-on experience developing research questions, investigating real-world economic issues, and completing meaningful research projects.
Glendale Community College
Economics
Research Club
A student-led research community exploring economics through inquiry, collaboration, and real-world data analysis.
InflationLabor MarketsGDP GrowthTradeHousingPublic PolicyEconometrics
Our Mission
Research, built by students.
- Choose a question you care about
- Analyze real economic data
- Share what you found
Our mission is to create a collaborative space for economics majors and students interested in economics to learn how to conduct real research, develop practical skills, and work together on meaningful projects.
You don't need prior research experience — only curiosity. Members learn the process together, from a first question to a finished paper or presentation.
Why Join?
What you gain as a member
Every project you complete builds skills that carry into your classes, your transfer applications, and your career.
Data Analysis & Critical Thinking
Learn to work with economic data, evaluate evidence, interpret results, and draw well-supported conclusions.
Collaboration & Networking
Work alongside students with similar interests, exchange ideas, and build connections through collaborative research.
Communication & Presentation Skills
Strengthen your ability to explain complex ideas, communicate research findings, and confidently present academic work.
Resume & Transfer Applications
Build meaningful academic experiences and research projects that can strengthen resumes, transfer applications, scholarships, and future opportunities.
Career & Academic Exploration
Explore areas of economics, finance, and related fields while discovering potential academic pathways and career interests.
What We Study
Topics our members research
Pick a question that interests you — from grocery prices to global trade — and we'll help you turn it into a study.
Macroeconomics
Inflation, growth, employment and policy.
Microeconomics
Prices, incentives, firms and markets.
Public Policy
Taxes, budgets and program evaluation.
Global Trade
Exchange rates, tariffs and development.
Local Economy
Housing, wages and the Glendale region.
Data & Econometrics
Datasets, regressions and visualization.
Start your first research project this semester
Open to all GCC students — economics majors and anyone curious about how economies work. No previous research experience required.