Lit Review

Literature Review

Conduct a structured literature search and synthesis on the given topic.

Steps

1. Check existing materials:

   • Read master_supporting_docs/supporting_papers/ for uploaded papers
   • Read existing .bib files for already-cited works
   • Check CLAUDE.md and MEMORY.md for project context

2. Search for literature:

   • Use WebSearch for recent publications (last 5-10 years prioritized)
   • Use WebFetch for accessible papers and abstracts
   • Search for working papers on NBER, SSRN, RePEc

3. Organize findings into:

   • Theoretical contributions: Key models and frameworks
   • Empirical findings: Main results and methods used
   • Methodological innovations: New techniques relevant to the topic