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Brown, Mary Jo McGee; Schneider, Donald O. – Peabody Journal of Education, 1980
This article shows examples of techniques to aid reading comprehension and vocabulary development in the study of economics. Discussed are textbook introduction exercises, structured overviews, selective reading guides, and word study guides. (CJ)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Concept Teaching, Economics Education, Reading Comprehension

Becker, William E.; Waldman, Donald M. – Journal of Economic Education, 1989
Contends that, when discrete choice models are taught, particularly the probit model, it is the method rather than the interpretation of the results that is emphasized. This article provides a graphical technique for interpretation of an estimated probit coefficient that will be useful in statistics and econometrics courses. (GG)
Descriptors: Economics, Economics Education, Higher Education, Instructional Development
Florida State Dept. of Education, Tallahassee. – 1989
This report presents findings of a Florida task force that focused on the integration of career, technology, and economic concepts into the academic curriculum. It contains the mission statement for the public school experience, lists student outcomes to be assessed at high school graduation, and defines career development and economic,…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Career Development, Career Education, Career Planning