Provides an overview of the recommendations which arose from a 1986 conference which assessed whether increasingly vocal criticisms of traditional economics theories and educational practices should be reflected in Joint Council materials and training. (JDH)

This article offers a brief review of the intellectual and ideological history of economics. Devotes particular attention to the issue of how economists draw the line between science and ideological indoctrination. (JDH)

This article offers a radical criticism of the Joint Council's publication: "A Framework for Teaching the Basic Concepts." It specifies a five-point alternative view of economics which takes, among other things, greater account of history and ideology. (JDH)

Offers a critique of Heilbroner's paper (see SO516704). Concludes that because the alternative view of economics offered by Heilbroner subjugates analytical concepts to an ideological and historical vision, it is not as teachable. (JDH)

This paper offers suggestions for changing high school microeconomics courses so that they might better reflect new thinking and new uncertainties in economics. Included is a section on goals for teaching economics in secondary schools. (JDH)

This article offers an analysis of Strober's paper (see SO516707) on the scope of microeconomics. It concludes that useful suggestions are made regarding modifications needed in the Joint Council's "Framework" and "Master Curriculum Guide." (JDH)

In Australia, the authors learned it is common to ask one or more conference participants to summarize and assess the conference in a final "closing" session. They found the experience of serving as "closers" strangely similar to what students are asked to do in providing an overall assessment of a course or instructor at the…

This article offers another critique of Robert Heilbroner's (see SO516704) proposal for change in the teaching of economics. Among the criticisms rendered is the point that Heilbroner's statistical, ideological, and historical perspective would not be intellectually feasible for the vast majority of students in elementary and secondary schools.…

Offers an analysis of the Joint Council's "Framework for Teaching Basic (Economic) Concepts" in the area of macroeconomics. Suggests that the "Framework" be altered to include economic history, competing macro economic theories, and the great economic theorists and the problems they faced. Concludes that students must learn…

Discusses Galbraith's (see SO516713) three major points, 1) that the Joint Council's "Framework" should not hide the fact that macroeconomics is messy and political; 2) that the emphasis in the "Framework" is misplaced; and 3) that in certain areas, such as aggregate supply and demand, it is wrong. (JDH)

Criticizes college textbooks for adopting a "party line" of laissez-faire economic doctrine which asserts the benefits of free trade. Offers an alternative interpretation of international trade, covering such topics as the effect of unregulated international trade on wage levels, and international lending. (JDH)

Reviews and critiques Strober's paper (see SO516707) on the scope of microeconomics instruction in United States schools. States that much of what is recommended by Strober would benefit economics instruction in both elementary and secondary schools; specifically endorsing increased emphasis on the role of values, efficiency, and equity within the…

Offers an analysis of Galbraith's article (see SO516716) agreeing mostly with the major points it makes concerning the limitations of the concept lists and the general lack of content illustrating the competing theories. Offers data showing what is learned by high school students regarding certain economic concepts. (JDH)

Critiques Thurow's paper on the evaluation of economic performance (see SO516719). Concludes that the Joint Council's "Framework" offers a solid foundation for teaching about economic performance if the Joint Council can persuade high school economics teachers to use it. (JDH)

Provides a critique of Culbertson's paper on international trade (see SO516710). Critiques Culbertson's treatment of national sovereignty and the general welfare, international wage differentials, and prices and competition. (JDH)