Teachers and students of economics and literature can learn about economics by studying concepts and topics in great literature and drama. Themes in literature deal with economic forces. A table of these themes is included. (AM)

Presents exercises that introduce issues of advertising. Activities are designed for a variety of levels. Uses recent advertising data from a number of large corporations. Provides information concerning additional resources. (KO)

The economics unit is presented to assist apprentices to acquire a general knowledge of economic issues and problems as they relate to working for a living. The unit consists of five modules: (1) how the American economic system operates, (2) current economic problems and alternative economic systems, (3) current issues relating to work and…

Curriculum materials for teacher use in preparing consumer education lessons for students in eighth grade home economics, and Homemaking I, II, III, integrate consumer education principles with the subject matter areas of clothing, food and nutrition, housing, personal and family relations, child care and development, health safety and home…

Identifies sources of free instructional materials, speakers, and work experiences for students in secondary level economics classes. (AV)

A computer program and simulations that can be used to help college economics students understand dynamic economic processes are described. (RM)

The causes and consequences of the lag in productivity growth in the United States are examined. The productivity gap urgently requires careful attention by public policy. No trivial or costless remedies exist. (Author/RM)

Examines the contributions which can be made by home economists as well as methods to implement the extending of home economics into health care services. (Editor)

Described is a course in consumer education for elementary school pupils. Topics discussed are skills for young consumers, classroom activities, selected resources in elementary consumer education, and guidelines for evaluating consumer education media. (Author/DB)

Make economics resonate to high school students. This practical handbook will help economics and social studies teachers foster critical thinking by introducing students to the real-life dimensions of the major controversies in contemporary economics. Filled with useful teaching tips and user-friendly information on finding engaging materials and…

This paper outlines how to teach macroeconomic principles through mock stock market investing while helping students develop economic awareness, interest, and comprehension on a more sophisticated level. The basic textbook is "The Economy Today" (B. R. Schiller). After two weeks of teaching basic economic concepts and vocabulary, such as…

Information in these guides was distributed to participants in the Communicating for Agriculture Rural Knowledge Bowl in ten states: Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Georgia, Montana, and Tennessee. The materials are designed for secondary students and deal with rural economic development and the impact of…

Two hundred and fifty-eight books, pamphlets, periodicals, games and simulations, films, filmstrips, multimedia packages, tours, and speakers on microeconomic analysis for consumer economics are listed in this annotated bibliography. Designed for secondary-level students, the materials were published between 1960 and 1970 by both major publishers…

There are 14 centers for economic education in the state of California. Films, videocassettes, and curriculum guides developed by the centers for use by economics teachers are described. The addresses of the centers are provided. (RM)

The disadvantages inherent in the conventional concept of demand as it appears in undergraduate and graduate textbooks is shown, as well as how such disadvantages can be eliminated by redefining demand as a multivariable relationship between quantities demanded and other relevant variables. (JB)