Because statistical analysis requires the ability to use mathematics, students typically are required to take one or more prerequisite math courses prior to enrolling in the business statistics course. Despite these math prerequisites, however, many students find it difficult to learn business statistics. In this study, we use an ordered probit…

The 2009 Nevada Legislature approved Senate Bill 317 (SB 317) requiring that Nevada's public high schools, including charter schools, provide instruction in financial literacy. In an effort to assist school districts with implementation of instruction in financial literacy, the Nevada Department of Education assembled a task force (Financial…

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)

Examines findings from four recent studies which examined the economic content in undergraduate business school programs. Changes in the number of schools requiring advanced economics courses, differences in economics credit-hour requirements, and the significance of the economics department's placement within or outside of the business school are…

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)

The authors describe the Business Conditions and Economic Analysis (BCEA) program developed at the University of Richmond. The BCEA program is an experiential learning format for economics students built on the success of student-managed investment funds (SMIF) in finance. In its initial implementation, the BCEA group conducts domestic and global…

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)

Describes the nature of spreadsheets and illustrates how they may be used by economics teachers. Provides advice on choosing a spreadsheet and reviews the British spreadsheets: Vu-Calc, Beebcalc, Quickcalc, Viewsheet, Ultracalc 2, and Intersheet. (Author/DH)

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)

Outlines projects which have been particularly successful in bridging the gap between classroom economic knowledge and community activities. The outlines should help stimulate teachers to develop topics which would motivate student learning in the economics and business areas. (HD)

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…

Analysis of subscriber patterns of economic or business education listservs shows that 701 of 1,209 subscribers are from higher education. Many are clustered in just a few states. (SK)

The authors present an experimental design used to teach concepts in the economics of auctions and implications for e-Business procurement. The experiment is easily administered and can be adapted to many different treatments. The chief innovation is that it does not require the use of a lab or class time. Instead, the design can be implemented on…

Moving from a broad perspective of the effect of rapid societal fluctuation on education, the author focuses on the vocational orientation of business education and its furture. (AG)