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Peer reviewedBosshardt, William; Watts, Michael – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Contends that the biggest gains in student understanding of economic principles are made in formal economics courses. Reports on an analysis of data from three national tests of economic knowledge. Finds that a formal course or an extensive economics unit leads to larger gains in student achievement. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Research
