Maintains the status of economics is falling. Fewer students, low returns on econometric models, and over-certain economic predictions resulting from inappropriate scientific methodology are seen as indicators of the fall. More attention needs to be given in teaching the sources, use and abuse of economic data, and in social science methodology.…

The potential disadvantages of a mathematical approach to the teaching elementary economics are examined. (DE)

Offers an introduction to Great Britain's new sixth form economics examination. Compares various economics syllabuses and explains the background of the course requirements. Describes the examination's structure and reflects upon the degree of innovation in British economics education. (Author/DH)

Reviews and critiques theories of marginal utility and indifference analysis and discusses advantages and disadvantages in teaching the theory of consumer demand by means of indifference analysis. (DB)

The author discusses reasons for the recent changes in A level examining in economics. He points out advantages and disadvantages of the types of questions now being used and indicates implications of these changes for the classroom teaching of economics. For availability, see SO 505 564. (Author/AV)

Results of a survey of the A level (college preparatory) syllabus for economic education in 175 schools in England and Wales are reported. The study examined whether economics courses at the A level prepare students for entry into industry and the professions. (KC)