Databases compile articles, books, essays, chapters, images, conference proceedings, and more from various sources. Follow this link to see databases and journals that are ideal for economics research.
Sometimes scholarly publishing is too slow or not quite appropriate for work being done. Working papers are a great way to learn about the most recent developments in a field.
While many scholarly resources require a library subscription to access full-text, there are also relevant websites for organizations, associations, and other interest groups that are helpful in research. Follow this link for some economics websites.