Business education should prepare students to work in business and teach them about business. Economics education is intended to help high school graduates make reasoned judgments about major economic issues facing them and society. The Joint Council on Economic Education has been the principal catalyst in bridging business education and economic…

Evidence indicates that economics education is inadequate and business education professionals are in a position to address the problem. Infusion of economic education into the business education curriculum is a realistic possibility. Many business educators already incorporate economics into their curriculum. (JOW)

It is imperative that individuals understand the economic system in which they operate. Business educators should address people's needs by preparing them as consumers, producers, and citizens. (JOW)

Explores the role of marketing in the modern firm and the key tasks of marketing management. Defines the term "marketing" and discusses it as an economic concept. Discusses three key marketing principals. (RKM)

Teachers of business law have many opportunities to integrate basic economic principles into their business law classes and therefore contribute to students' economic as well as legal literacy. Discusses a number of specific learning activities resources. (JOW)

Examines ways in which economics can enhance the business education curriculum. Discusses the process of using existing curriculum as the basis for integration using four steps: (1) examination of economic content, (2) examination of course curriculum, (3) determination of applicable economic concepts, and (4) selection of activities and…

The author proposes a new business core curriculum to overcome current criticisms of postsecondary business education. The objectives outlined are development of professional attitudes, communication skills, and leadership potential. (CH)

Addressing ethics and diversity issues in statistics curriculum not only meets accreditation criteria but creates interesting and relevant applications of statistical tools. Objectives should be to recognize unethical uses of statistics, appreciate their usefulness in diversity issues, and recognize diversity in a population using statistical…

If business educators are to develop the economic literacy of students, they must address such dimensions of the changing worldwide economic order as the European Community. (JOW)

Economic reasoning skills integrate easily with the business education curriculum and enhance students' development of decision-making and problem-solving techniques. One method involves having students apply deductive reasoning to economic mysteries. (JOW)

Introduces the topic of economic and industrial education as it applies to early childhood education, pointing out that it is crucial for educators to gain sound economic and industrial experience to provide meaningful learning experiences to their students. (MDM)

Briefly discusses programs designed and developed by Junior Achievement, focusing on the Applied Economics program, in which economic theory instruction is combined with practical usage. (AEM)

An overview on the use of games and simulations in economics and management is provided. Emphasis is on game design and evaluation. (Author/RM)

Describes the range of cooperation which exists between Comberton Village College and local industry. Also describes a new videotape on this topic, Links', which is being distributed to all secondary schools in England and Wales. (JDH)

Discusses the importance of teaching economic literacy in business education classes and the responsibility of business education teachers to attract students to their classes by promoting the educational aspects and vocational benefits to students and parents. (JOW)