A four-part teaching model for basic economic instruction for high school students is presented. Key economic concepts on both the personal and social scales are identified and applied. (CJ)

The author calls for a renewed commitment to comprehensive scope, high scholarly standards, consideration of all viewpoints, and attention to issues in the field of economics. (RJG)

This teacher's manual and student activity book, recommended for use in grades 3 and 4, is designed to teach the basic economic principles, skills, and attitudes all children must learn in order to understand the economic system in which they participate. Lessons and supporting materials have been related to a child's everyday experience, and…

Over 65 free or inexpensive materials published by government agencies, businesses, and industries for elementary and secondary school economics education are presented in this annotated listing. Intended to help teachers obtain curriculum materials, the guide lists only those items determined suitable by the authors, who examined all materials in…

Examines the first and ninth editions of Paul Samuelson's famous textbook, "Economics," noting substantial changes over a period of 25 years. (Author)

Illustrates how the ideas of classical economists Adam Smith, Thomas Robert Malthus, David Ricardo, and John Stewart Mill are excellent sources for the contemporary social studies teacher. Suggests classroom applications to be used in conjunction with explanation of the economic principles of each of the above-named theorists. (AEM)

Cites selected resources on teaching economics in the social studies classroom. Documents listed concern economics projects, activities and courses, software to aid economic instruction, economic education materials, and global economics instruction. (AEM)

Explains the economic concept of Rational Expectations (RE) and demonstrates how it can be introduced to British 'A' level students. Illustrates the implications of RE for the Cobweb and Augmented Phillips Curve market models. Outlines some attractions and limitations of rational expectations. (Author/DH)

Provides an annotated bibliography of 12 free publications which, taken together, provide a supply of readable articles for high school economics instruction. Among those listed are "The Background and Issue Bulletin,""Brookings Review,""Business Review," and "Coordinated Action." (JDH)

The International Labour Office (ILO) will have to concentrate on: instructor training; strengthening the education, research and documentation services of trade unions; establishing and reinforcing permanent institutions of workers' education; promoting workers' education for all forms of participation in development; and teaching workers about…

Offers a revision exercise intended to remind students of some economic terminology associated with taxation and welfare. Provides a set of definitions for which students are to supply matching terms. Includes an answer list and suggests related exercises. (SG)

Lists a variety of sources of economics education materials for elementary and secondary education. (JOW)

Economists and historians have struggled for almost 80 years to account for the American Great Depression, which began in 1929 and lasted until the early years of World War II. In this article, the authors discuss three major schools of thought on the causes of the Great Depression and the long failure of the American economy to return to full…

The guide contains class activities for consumer education at the elementary grade level. The interdisciplinary activities are appropriate for whole class, small group, or individual research in consumerism. Teachers can adjust the activities to any elementary grade level by varying the approach. The guide's major objective is to help children…

This booklet is the 34th edition of "Experiences of Enterprising Teachers" and describes the 42 projects selected to receive National Awards for Teaching Economics. Seventy-four teachers from the primary through the senior high school level developed the curricula to help their students understand how the world works, today, tomorrow, and the day…