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ERIC Number: EJ651316
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0485
A Course in Economic Forecasting: Rationale and Content.
Loomis, David G.; Cox, James E., Jr.
Journal of Economic Education, v31 n4 p349-57 Fall 2000
Discusses four reasons why economic forecasting courses are important: (1) forecasting skills are in demand by businesses; (2) forecasters are in demand; (3) forecasting courses have positive externalities; (4) and forecasting provides a real-world context. Describes what should be taught in an economic forecasting course. (CMK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Benefits, Educational Strategies, Higher Education, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Skill Development
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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