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Hartman, David G. – Journal of Economic Education, 1978
Reports the results of a study of the effects of intermediate economics courses on knowledge and understanding of economic concepts among undergraduate students at Harvard University. Courses involved in the study included micro and macro courses, field courses, a theoretical course, and a policy-oriented course. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Data Analysis, Economics Education
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Boskin, Michael J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1988
Discusses the role of the textbook in the principles of economics course. Recognizing that textbooks are only one source of input for students, and that they substitute for lectures to a limited extent, Boskin recommends that texts should stress the basics and serve as a reference source to support classroom instruction. (GEA)
Descriptors: Course Content, Economics, Economics Education, Higher Education
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Case, Karl – Journal of Economic Education, 1988
Commenting on Boskin's article "Observations on the Use of Textbooks in the Teaching of Principles of Economics," Case discusses the debate surrounding the sequence of principles courses and the content deemed necessary for corresponding textbooks. Case agrees with Boskin that key concepts should have more emphasis and concludes that…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Economics, Economics Education
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Vaughan, Michael B. – Journal of Economic Education, 1988
Examines the suitability of the traditional arc elasticity measure as a component of the economics curriculum. Demonstrates that the midpoint measure is subject to shortcomings as it invariably approaches one when price changes become large. Discusses point elasticity of demand as an alternative to the midpoint measure in the principles course.…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Economic Research, Economics
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Hansen, W. Lee – Journal of Economic Education, 1988
Advocates the supplemental use of trade books with textbooks in introductory economics courses. States that students will learn how economists approach economic issues in the real world, building upon the organized textbook presentation of material. Acknowledging that textbooks are essential to instruction, Hansen lists several appropriate works…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Economics, Economics Education
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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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Hallagan, William; Donnelly, John – Journal of Economic Education, 1985
Described is the design and administration of a large two-semester course in principles of economics that permits both students and faculty some choice of both subject matter and meeting times. Students complete a standardized nine-week core and are then allowed to select topical modules. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Economics Education, Flexible Scheduling
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Ferber, Marianne A. – Journal of Economic Education, 1984
The first part of the article summarizes evidence that women students appear to be at some disadvantage in economics courses at all levels and presents some suggestions for mitigating this problem. The second part provides illustrations of how more information about and relevant to women can be integrated into economics courses. (RM)
Descriptors: Course Content, Economics Education, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Mirus, Rolf – Journal of Economic Education, 1973
The need to explore the extent to which student evaluation of teachers is subject to instructor manipulation is suggested. Comment is made concerning possible impact on teacher ratings of sections sizes, scheduling of classes during odd hours, the type of material taught, and whether or not the course is required. (SM)
Descriptors: Class Size, Core Curriculum, Course Content, Educational Research
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Mandelstamm, Allan B.; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1971
Greater attention to the needs of students and to teaching methods is urged, and specific suggestions are given. (IM)
Descriptors: College Curriculum, Community Colleges, Course Content, Economics
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Douglas, Evan J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1979
Suggests that business students should be offered business-related economics courses on subjects such as managerial economics and business conditions analysis. Philosophy and content of these courses are suggested. (DB)
Descriptors: Business Education, Course Content, Course Descriptions, Economics Education
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Evensky, Jerry; Wells, Michael – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
Describes an attempt to analyze and improve the connection between intermediate microeconomic theory courses and applied theory courses. Examines the data collection, policy analysis, program design, and materials production stages of this process. Includes a table of most-valued microeconomic skills compared with allocation of time to teach those…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Economics
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Erekson, O. Homer; And Others – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Identifies six significant themes for teaching intermediate macroeconomics at the college level. Included are the need for a unifying approach, adaptability of course content, emphasis on formalism, coordination within the economics curriculum, stimulation of student learning, and needs for assessment. Discusses additional options for…
Descriptors: Academic Education, College Instruction, Course Content, Curriculum Development
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Froyen, Richard T. – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Traces the development of macroeconomic theory from John Maynard Keynes to modern endogenous growth theory. Maintains that a combination of interest in growth theory and related policy questions will play a prominent role in macroeconomics in the future. Recommends narrowing the gap between graduate school and undergraduate economics instruction.…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Capitalism, Course Content, Economic Research
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Lopus, Jane S. – Journal of Economic Education, 1997
Asserts that most research into the effects of high school economics curriculum upon performance in college level economics courses fails to consider that secondary economics education rarely teaches micro- and macroeconomic concepts. Discovers that any gap in learning between students in economics is narrowed by the first semester in college.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aspiration, College Bound Students, College Preparation