Using the History of Economic Ideas to Teach Social Studies.

O'Donnel, Margaret G.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Using the History of Economic Ideas to Teach Social Studies.

O'Donnel, Margaret G.

Social Studies, v78 n3 p118-22 May-Jun 1987

Illustrates how the ideas of classical economists Adam Smith, Thomas Robert Malthus, David Ricardo, and John Stewart Mill are excellent sources for the contemporary social studies teacher. Suggests classroom applications to be used in conjunction with explanation of the economic principles of each of the above-named theorists. (AEM)

Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, History Instruction, Instructional Materials, Secondary Education, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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