Economics education is a real necessity. Today, for example, when the United States is trying to maintain its position as a worldwide industrial power, students must be taught about the international nature of our economy. An educated citizenry will be less likely to automatically accept economic panaceas offered by politicians. (RM)

A tight money policy, budget deficits, and greater after-tax profitability of investment in the United States have contributed to the strength of the dollar and to the flow of funds into this country. The consequence and implication of this are examined, both with respect to the past and near future. (Author/RM)

This article offers a brief review of the intellectual and ideological history of economics. Devotes particular attention to the issue of how economists draw the line between science and ideological indoctrination. (JDH)

This article offers a radical criticism of the Joint Council's publication: "A Framework for Teaching the Basic Concepts." It specifies a five-point alternative view of economics which takes, among other things, greater account of history and ideology. (JDH)

Offers a critique of Heilbroner's paper (see SO516704). Concludes that because the alternative view of economics offered by Heilbroner subjugates analytical concepts to an ideological and historical vision, it is not as teachable. (JDH)

This article offers another critique of Robert Heilbroner's (see SO516704) proposal for change in the teaching of economics. Among the criticisms rendered is the point that Heilbroner's statistical, ideological, and historical perspective would not be intellectually feasible for the vast majority of students in elementary and secondary schools.…

This paper offers suggestions for changing high school microeconomics courses so that they might better reflect new thinking and new uncertainties in economics. Included is a section on goals for teaching economics in secondary schools. (JDH)

This article offers an analysis of Strober's paper (see SO516707) on the scope of microeconomics. It concludes that useful suggestions are made regarding modifications needed in the Joint Council's "Framework" and "Master Curriculum Guide." (JDH)

Reviews and critiques Strober's paper (see SO516707) on the scope of microeconomics instruction in United States schools. States that much of what is recommended by Strober would benefit economics instruction in both elementary and secondary schools; specifically endorsing increased emphasis on the role of values, efficiency, and equity within the…

Criticizes college textbooks for adopting a "party line" of laissez-faire economic doctrine which asserts the benefits of free trade. Offers an alternative interpretation of international trade, covering such topics as the effect of unregulated international trade on wage levels, and international lending. (JDH)

Offers a response to Culbertson's paper (SO516710). Devotes particular attention to the difficulty of teaching Culbertson's alternative view. Offers five recommendations for improving high school and college economic instruction on international economics. (JDH)

Provides a critique of Culbertson's paper on international trade (see SO516710). Critiques Culbertson's treatment of national sovereignty and the general welfare, international wage differentials, and prices and competition. (JDH)

States that the Joint Council's "Framework" is deficient in the area of methodology because the theories and conclusions of the discipline are based mostly on private musings and introspection which is qualified through post-hoc regression analysis. Illustrates the problem with an example from unemployment, and concludes with a section on how to…

Offers a critique of Bergmann's paper on the methodology of economics (see SO516713). Comments on the relationship between methodology and theory, considers the extent to which methodological and measurement concepts should be taught in precollegiate coursework, and offers suggestions on how such teaching might be accomplished. (JDH)

States that Bergmann's paper (see SO516713) misses the point of suggesting improvements in the Joint Council's "Framework." Concludes that the present "Framework" is conceptually adequate but could be improved with additional treatment of how economists 1) establish the relationship between variables, and 2) define and use the ideas of expected…