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McConnell, Campbell R.; Sosin, Kim – Journal of Economic Education, 1984
A survey of economics and business college students showed that students were unfavorably disposed toward large classes. In attempting to explain the attitude of students toward large classes, the instructor's popularity and students receiving high grades improved the course rating. Course subject matter and student gender also made a difference.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Business Education, Class Size, Course Content
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Brasfield, David W. – Journal of Economic Education, 1993
Reports on a study of 1,119 students in introductory college economics courses to determine the impact of high school economics on student achievement. Finds that prior high school economics was positively and significantly related to students grades in both introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics courses. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Articulation (Education), Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Ross, Clark G. – Journal of Economic Education, 1995
Reports on a survey of 32 colleges and universities on changes in undergraduate comparative economic programs since the collapse of the Soviet Union and centralized socialism. Finds that most institutions maintained the course with significant modifications in course content and approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Comparative Education, Course Content, Cross Cultural Studies
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Chapman, Margaret – Journal of Economic Education, 1992
Suggests ways of increasing the international focus of industrial organization courses. Discusses four areas of international topics that could be integrated into such courses. Includes imperfect markets, trade, and industrial policy; theory of the firm; exchange rates and market behavior; and issues in antitrust. Evaluates the extent and adequacy…
Descriptors: Course Content, Economics, Economics Education, Global Approach
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Anderson, Gordon; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Reports on a study of 6,718 college students enrolled in an introductory economics course to determine factors associated with successful achievement. Finds high overall academic achievement in high school and a strong mathematics background, especially calculus, were the two most important factors. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Developmental Continuity, Dropout Rate