This document provides guidance on choosing a dissertation topic for economic research. It outlines several criteria and steps to consider when selecting a topic, including ensuring you are interested in the topic, getting inspired by previous student projects, seeking recommendations from professors, choosing a topic that is unique but not too complex, focusing on a small and specific area, and considering interdisciplinary topics. It emphasizes selecting a topic you are passionate about and one that has enough available research and information to answer your research question. The document also provides tips for brainstorming topic ideas, narrowing a broad topic, developing keywords, and being flexible in case your interests change during the research process.