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Rader, William D. – Illinois School Research and Development, 1980
Although Illinois has mandated the teaching of economic literacy, the author finds that little agreement exists on whether this means consumer education, teaching about the free enterprise system, or career education. He seeks to define economic education and considers problems in its implementation. (SJL)
Descriptors: Capitalism, Career Education, Consumer Education, Course Content