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Heavey, Jerome F. – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Contends that, although most economics students are acquainted with the graphical analysis of the income and substitution effects of a price change, they often fail to appreciate that the same graphs provide information on the income elasticities of the two goods. Illustrates the proof of this concept using mathematical formulae and five graphic…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cost Indexes, Economic Factors, Economics
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Phillips, William A. – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Contends that, despite ongoing criticism, Allen's arc elasticity formula remains entrenched in the microeconomics principles curriculum. Reviews the evolution and continuing scrutiny of the formula. Argues that the use of the geometric mean offers pedagogical advantages over the traditional arithmetic mean approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cost Indexes, Curriculum Design, Economic Factors
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Davis, Joe C. – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Maintains that teachers and textbook graphics follow the same basic pattern in illustrating changes in demand curves when product prices increase. Asserts that the use of computer graphics will enable teachers to be more precise in their graphic presentation of price elasticity. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Economic Factors, Economics
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Wilson, Brooks – Journal of Economic Education, 1995
Presents a model of the economic theory of regulation and recommends its use in undergraduate economics classes. Describes the use of computer-assisted instruction to teach the theory. Maintains that the approach enables students to gain access to graphs and tables that they produce themselves. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education