Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ536702
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Recent Research on the Economics Major: Comment.
Walstad, William B.
Journal of Economic Education, v27 n4 p371-75 Fall 1996
Briefly reviews and criticizes recent research into declining undergraduate economics enrollment. Argues that this research fails to consider an integral variable, the student's perspective. Recommends a 1981 student survey profile as a model to follow for future research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Course Selection (Students), Declining Enrollment, Economics Education, Educational Assessment, Educational Demand, Educational Research, Enrollment Trends, Majors (Students), Research Needs, Research Problems, School Statistics, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Undergraduate Study
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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