Summarizes underlying tenets and policy implications of new classical and new Keynesian macroeconomics. Compares new approaches with orthodox Keynesian and monetarist schools of thought. Identifies the fundamental difference between new classical and new Keynesian models as the assumption regarding the speed of wage and price adjustment following…

Suggests that students create "mind maps" and wall charts to help them make and review economic connections. Recommends starting with a picture or question in the center, printing, using color, redrafting, and keeping the chart simple. Includes samples of charts produced by students. (DK)

Discusses British economics education between 1951 and 1991. Reports the scarcity of economics courses and materials during the 1950s, growth the discipline in the 1960s, the inception of the Economics Association's 14-16 Project during the 1970s, and the increased curriculum integration of the 1980s. Examines prospects for economics education in…

Seeks to explain economists' differences of opinion, through the example of contemporary British economic debate. Observes that part of the explanation lies in the complexity of economic issues. Argues that the more important factor lies in economists' ideological differences. Contrasts the views of the libertarian and market interventionist…

Presents issues and debates raised at the Eighth International Conference on Economics Education. Emphasizes the colonial legacy of education systems in developing nations. Expresses a fear among developing nations that Europe will develop an increasingly protectionist stance after 1992. Questions the concept of the developing nations as a group…

Considers how design and technology may contribute to the development of students' economic understanding. Defines design and technology and the connection to economic understanding through values. Suggests that technology teachers need to be made aware of a broad range of contexts that can be used to develop economic understanding through…

Evaluates 1991 report of Her Majesty's Inspectorate (HMI) on advanced level work in business education and economics for levels 16-19 in United Kingdom. Discusses areas of improvement and specific examples of good practice identified by HMI. Reports HMI's desire for better, more formalized departmental organization and the need for more in-service…

Presents results of a 1989 national survey of computer use in over 600 schools in England. Identifies changes that have taken place in computer use over a four-year period and the factors contributing to the change. Discusses findings regarding computer hardware and software. Offers recommendations for improved use of computers in education.…