Examines trends in undergraduate economics degrees awarded in U.S. colleges and universities in 1998-99. Reports there seems to be a recovery in the number of economic degrees awarded, stating that the recovery started in 1996-97 and has since persisted. (CMK)

Examines the trend in undergraduate economics degrees from 1991 to 2002. Finds a renewed interest in studying economics after a serious decline in the early 1990s. States that the large flagship public universities have joined this renewal. Defines the sample used as opportunistic rather than random. (JEH)

Economics and business major programs were surveyed from 1980-81. Results indicate the number, general characteristics, major prerequisites, major requirements, and course offerings of standard economics programs. Results report the general characteristics, major prerequisites, and major requirements of business economics programs. (AM)

A discussion of student learning and reactions to PSI, its effects on performance in higher level economics, its impact on student proctors in terms of their learning of economics, and costs of establishing and maintaining a PSI course. (AV)

July 2001 to June 2003 may have been dismal for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (down 14 percent), but it was a bull market for economics majors (up 23 percent). The greatest increase in undergraduate economics degrees over the two-year period was at state universities (up 32 percent), in particular large flagship state universities with…

The two goals that faculty thought were more important than did the students were: (1) mastering knowledge in a discipline, and (2) preparing for employment. Students rated the following three areas much higher than did the faculty: (1) developing research ability, (2) providing for emotional development, and (3) achieving more self-understanding.…

Summarizes the educational trends in undergraduate economics degrees from 1997-98 noting that in the three year period from 1991-92 to 1994-95 there was a 30% decline in the number of economic degrees awarded to undergraduate students. Finds that the overall trend masks huge differences among the types of institutions. (CMK)

Briefly examines recent trends in undergraduate economics degrees. Discovers that despite periodic cycles, the proportion of degrees awarded has remained fairly steady. Includes statistical tables detailing the number and percentage of economics baccalaureate degrees awarded by colleges and universities. Discusses possible reasons and implications…

Summarizes studies which include student gender as a variable in economics test performance and examines the effect of gender on understanding and learning economics. Discusses gender differences in the effectiveness of alternative teaching techniques and in the enjoyment of and interest in economics. (KC)

Presents evidence of a substantial decline in undergraduate degrees in economics from 1992 through 1996 in Australia, Canada, Germany, and the United States. Finds no correlation between decline and degree cost, tightened grading standards, or degree requirements. Finds increased interest in business education to be the predominant cause. (RLH)

Reports on a study of the number of four-year Bachelor's degrees awarded in economics in 1993-94. Finds that the number of undergraduate degrees in economics continues to decline. Presents three tables of statistical data and discusses possible reasons for this decline. (CFR)

Attributes the nation's loss in economics majors in the early 1990s to a 24 percent decline at public universities. Indicates the latest data suggest that number of undergraduate economics degrees awarded by U.S. colleges and universities is increasing. Uses data from the National Center for Education Statistics to report findings. (JEH)

Compares economics major programs located in liberal arts colleges with those in business schools. Includes hours, course requirements, class sizes, and student characteristics. Concludes that although the majority of economics major programs are located administratively in liberal arts colleges, location has little effect on the curriculum in…

Notes the trend of declining enrollments in undergraduate economic programs in the United States and discusses its impact. Although similar enrollment drops have occurred twice since World War II, this one arrives at a time of academic budget-cutting and a "soft" market for Ph.Ds. Includes statistics and tabular data. (MJP)

Asserts that the number of students who major in economics is important to economics departments because college and university budgets often are affected by enrollment. Reviews the number of four-year economics degrees since 1977-78 as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics. (CFR)