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Peer reviewedHighsmith, Robert J. – Social Education, 1990
Explains two factors that influence economic education: state mandates and teacher background. Gives an overview of a typical one-semester economics course and teacher ranking of course goals. Cites research showing that students' average economic understanding increases six percent after economics instruction. Concludes that although states are…
Descriptors: Course Objectives, Curriculum Development, Economics, Economics Education
