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Foster, Phillip – Prospects, 1992
Comments on the World Bank's policy paper on vocational and technical education and training. Argues that past failures in establishing effective vocational and technical education were a result of not applying conventional neoclassical economic theory. Asserts that the World Bank's policy paper corrects this approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Colonialism, Developing Nations, Economic Factors
Peer reviewedMiller, Raymond C. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Supports the arguments in the author's earlier article in which he calls for ending the teaching of economics. Maintains that criticism of his views are based on faulty understanding of neoclassical economics. Concludes that economics cannot be value-free, and environmental concerns must be addressed in economics and social studies education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Comparative Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design
