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Aslund, Anders – Oxford Studies in Comparative Education, 1992
Reviews developments in economic education, economic research, and management training in the former Soviet Union since 1985. Contends that the demise of the Soviet command economy has left economics education in a shambles. Concludes that management training is blooming in the first stages of capitalism and will be a base for the renewal of…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Economic Research, Economics Education, Educational Change

Miller, Raymond C. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1993
Reviews 11 normative principles of capitalist economics. Contends that these principles form the basis for much of economics education in the United States and Western society. Argues that to save the world from massive environmental degradation, economics education must be completely restructured to focus on ecological concerns. (CFR)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Comparative Education, Conservation (Environment), Curriculum Design

Miller, 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
McElhinney, Kerry R.; Pershing, James A. – 1989
Vocational education in the United States has come under increased scrutiny, and its proponents need the tools to convince the critics of its merits. Many economic conditions have a strong impact on vocational education, and understanding of economics is important in offering a rationale of vocational education. In a time of shrinking revenues,…
Descriptors: Business, Capitalism, Economic Development, Economics