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literature-search-repec

Search IDEAS/RePEc for economics papers and retrieve titles, authors, links, and CitEc citation counts.

Updated Jun 7, 2026
Search Tags:#research#citations#economics#literature#ideas#papers#repec
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/errard70101/social-science-research-skills --skill literature-search-repec
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: literature-search-repec
Source: https://github.com/errard70101/social-science-research-skills/tree/main/skills/literature-search-repec
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/errard70101/social-science-research-skills --skill literature-search-repec

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires httpx, beautifulsoup4, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Economics researchers need fast, programmatic access to literature metadata and citation data from IDEAS/RePEc to perform literature reviews, track impact, and compile references.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Keyword and author searches across the IDEAS/RePEc database to locate papers relevant to a topic.
  • Fetch latest articles from specific journals via RePEc handles and output structured results (titles, links, authors).
  • Retrieve citation counts for selected papers via the CitEc API for impact evaluation.

Quick Start

Run a keyword search for a topic of interest to retrieve matching IDEAS records.

Frequently Asked Questions about literature-search-repec

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search for economics papers on IDEAS RePEc?▼

Retrieve the latest articles from specific economics journals on RePEc by using journal handles. The skill fetches recent paper titles, authors, and links, returning structured JSON outputs for tracking current publications in your field.

How do I get citation counts for economics papers via CitEc?▼

Get citation counts for economics papers via CitEc by querying specific papers through the citation API. The skill retrieves impact evaluation metrics, allowing you to assess the influence of selected literature within your research review.

Can I fetch the latest articles from a specific economics journal on RePEc?▼

Fetch the latest articles from specific economics journals on RePEc by using journal handles. The skill queries the database to retrieve recent paper titles, authors, and links, returning structured JSON outputs for your downstream research workflows.

Do I need Python dependencies to extract economics literature metadata from RePEc?▼

Extracting economics literature metadata from RePEc requires Python dependencies including httpx and beautifulsoup4. These libraries handle HTTP requests and HTML parsing to retrieve paper titles, authors, and citation counts from the database.

What is the best way to automate literature reviews using the RePEc database?▼

Automate literature reviews using the RePEc database by running keyword or author searches to locate relevant economics papers. The skill extracts titles, links, and citation counts via CitEc, returning structured JSON outputs to streamline your reference compilation process.

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