The Impact of Perceived Familiarity and Perceived Importance on Economic Reasoning in Time-Allocation Decisions.

Laney, James D.

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Impact of Perceived Familiarity and Perceived Importance on Economic Reasoning in Time-Allocation Decisions.

Laney, James D.

Journal of Economic Education, v19 n3 p209-16 Sum 1988

Reports a study which investigated whether the thought processes of grade 12 economics students affected the level of economic reasoning used in resolving time-allocation dilemmas. Concludes that seniors trained in cost-benefit analysis used significantly higher economic reasoning when resolving high perceived familiarity time-allocation dilemmas. (GEA)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cost Effectiveness, Economics, Economics Education, Grade 12, High School Seniors, High Schools, Research Reports, Time Management

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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