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Direct linkSiegfried, John J.; Walstad, William B. – Journal of Economic Education, 2014
Survey results from a large sample of economics departments describe offerings for principles courses, coursework requirements for economics majors, and program augmentations such as capstone courses, senior seminars, and honors programs. Findings are reported for all institutions, and institutions are subdivided into six different categories…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Majors (Students), Required Courses, Degree Requirements
Asarta, Carlos J.; Butters, Roger B. – Journal of Economic Education, 2012
The term "Discouraged-Business-Major" (DBM) describes students who become discouraged with the rigorous standards of colleges of business and migrate to colleges of arts and sciences to complete a degree in economics under relaxed requirements (Salemi and Eubanks 1996). Following Salemi and Eubanks, the present authors examine a decade…
Descriptors: Economics Education, Undergraduate Students, Student Characteristics, Ability
Peer reviewedSiegfried, John J. – Journal of Economic Education, 1998
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…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Degree Requirements, Degrees (Academic), Economics Education
