literature-review

Search, screen, and summarize economics literature from OpenAlex and related sources.

6|1|Updated Apr 3, 2026

Search Tags:#summarization #review #economics #literature #openalex #citation-analysis

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/zhouziyue233/great-econometrics --skill literature-review-zhouziyue233

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-review
Source: https://github.com/zhouziyue233/great-econometrics/tree/main/skills/literature-review
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zhouziyue233/great-econometrics --skill literature-review-zhouziyue233

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps economists conduct rigorous literature reviews: actively searching academic databases, building reference lists, summarizing individual papers, synthesizing views and evidence across the literature, identifying research gaps, and positioning the user's contribution.

Core Features & Use Cases

OpenAlex-driven discovery and initial screening of economics papers.
Keyword matrix generation, multi-source cross-validation (OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, NBER/SSRN/arXiv).
Triage, abstract retrieval, and structured summaries using standard templates, followed by a narrative synthesis.
Build and maintain a literature database with citations, DOIs, and OpenAlex IDs for Phase 2 workflows.

Quick Start

Begin by confirming your Phase 1 research question and let the skill search, summarize, and synthesize relevant literature to identify gaps and anchor your Related Literature section.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-review

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I synthesize economics literature across multiple academic databases?▼

To synthesize economics literature, this skill searches and screens papers across OpenAlex, Semantic Scholar, NBER, SSRN, and arXiv, then generates structured abstracts and narrative synthesis templates to identify research gaps.

What is the best way to write a Related Literature section for an economics paper?▼

Writing a Related Literature section is streamlined by using narrative synthesis templates that summarize individual papers, cross-validate evidence across sources, and position your contribution against identified research gaps.

Do I need an OpenAlex API key to review and summarize economics papers?▼

Yes, OpenAlex API access is required to drive paper discovery, initial screening, and metadata retrieval, while Semantic Scholar API keys are optional for multi-source cross-validation during the literature review.

Can I build a literature database with DOIs and OpenAlex IDs for Phase 2 workflows?▼

Yes, you can build and maintain a literature database by extracting structured metadata, DOIs, and OpenAlex IDs during the screening process, directly supporting Phase 2 literature review workflows.

How does citation analysis work when triaging economics literature from NBER and SSRN?▼

Citation analysis during triage involves retrieving abstracts and structured summaries from NBER and SSRN sources, applying standard templates to evaluate relevance, and mapping citation networks to anchor your research.

What are the limitations of using automated keyword matrices for literature screening?▼

Automated keyword matrices facilitate initial paper discovery and cross-validation, but limitations include potential missed context in abstracts, requiring manual triage and full-text templates for precise synthesis.