Finding a topic for your research is not an easy task! Get started with a tool like Credo Reference Literati and Gale Virtual Reference Library for general ideas of the area or use a mind map to explore interconnected concepts!
Try the Sage Research Methods database for an overview of methods available in the Social Sciences particularly in Economics. Choose the Methods Map from Research Tools menu or browse based on discipline, topic or research method.
Watch this video for ideas on how to develop a good research question for your assignment.