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LJ infoDOCKET · October 14, 2026 · On the brief until October 28, 2026

Report: Between Google Scholar and ChatGPT: How Economics and Business Students Conduct Research in 2026

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A survey of 908 economics and business students found that generative AI and general search engines are routine research tools. Despite adopting these technologies, over half of the students struggle to access full texts and evaluate source relevance. For academic librarians and educators, the findings show that fundamental research hurdles remain common among students.

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Instructors and librarians can discuss why students struggle to judge search relevance even when using modern search engines and generative AI.

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