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Allgood, Sam; Bosshardt, William; van der Klaauw, Wilbert; Watts, Michael – Journal of Economic Education, 2012
Using data collected from graduates who attended four large public universities in 1976, 1986, or 1996, the authors investigate the relationship between studying economics and civic behaviors. They compare students who majored in economics, business, or other majors, and by the number of undergraduate economics courses completed. Coursework is…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Voting, Economics Education, Citizen Participation
Allgood, Sam; Bosshardt, William; van der Klaauw, Wilbert; Watts, Michael – Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 2010
Studies regularly link levels of educational attainment to civic behavior and attitudes, but only a few investigate the role played by specific coursework. Using data collected from students who attended one of four public universities in our study, we investigate the relationship between economics coursework and civic behavior after graduation.…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Business Administration Education, College Graduates, Public Colleges