The aims of law-and-economics, the study of the interactions of law, economic activity, and human behavior, are not the dominantly important aims of legal scholarship today and are of limited value when compared with other legal scholarship needs. (MSE)

Although Illinois has mandated the teaching of economic literacy, the author finds that little agreement exists on whether this means consumer education, teaching about the free enterprise system, or career education. He seeks to define economic education and considers problems in its implementation. (SJL)

Suggests consumer economic activities which can help elementary and secondary social studies students understand how to make wise consumer decisions. Also presents a directory of organizations and activities which distribute free materials related to the activities. (Author/DB)

Considers the relationship between business studies and economics. States that economics is the foundation for business studies and that the abstract theories of economics have a place in the business studies syllabus. Provides an outline for a business studies syllabus. (GG)

Describes the development of an information science curriculum at the University of Constance in the Federal Republic of Germany. The discussion focuses on the contribution of the Information Science Department to the curricula of information management majors in the departments of economics and public administration. (CLB)

Discusses how applied economic development has been integrated into the economic geography curriculum at Oregon State University (Corvallis). States that coursework in applied economic development should lead to greater understanding of the causes of economic change, the problems associated with growth or decline, and methods for achieving…

Reacts to criticisms of the mainstream approach to economics. Claims alternative approaches produce no workable analytic mechanisms. Emphasizes that there is no magic formula for teaching economics. Advocates offering teachers a choice of curricula and allowing adaptation and individualization of material. Points out types of core material to be…

Outlines ways that the core skills recommended by the British Secretary of State can be integrated into the economics A/AS level syllabi. Identifies and discusses these skills in the context of curriculum development. Discusses the implications for the first national examination in 1996. (NL)

Poland's Center for Civic and Economic Education was established to improve teachers' ability to instruct students in civic education in the newly democratized Poland. The Center seeks to improve teacher skills, to gather information on effective teaching methods and curricula, and to pursue other activities to heighten civic education in Polish…

In response to an article in a special issue of Manpower (Womanpower, v7 n11 p34-7), home economics education is examined in terms of its relevance to current life styles and roles teachers have in its presentation. (LH)

This publication, a collection of instructional activities with decision-making as the main focus, is correlated to the "Give and Take" video/film series developed for a consortium of state and provincial education agencies. Presented are concepts related to the risks in taking advantage of economic opportunities, and instructional activities…

The purposes of this teaching handbook are to provide building blocks necessary for developing a course of study for secondary students in economics and to present resources and references. It is arranged in seven sections. An introductory section describes some economic organizers--the models structure and methods of analysis--that are useful for…

A study of home economists in utility companies indicates that their roles are becoming increasingly business-oriented. A majority recommend additional college course work in business and public relations to help home economists qualify for managerial positions outside home service; policy-makers indicated willingness to employ home economists in…

The research director of the University of Iowa's Bicentennial "Old Capitol" restoration project discusses restoration rationale and employment possibilities for home economists, stressing that the most important training for students is in aesthetic responsibility and historical accuracy. She reviews step-by-step the restoration work…