The Effect of Economic Knowledge on Public Opinion of Economic Issues.

Walstad, William B.

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ERIC Number: EJ549872

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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ISSN: ISSN-0022-0485

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The Effect of Economic Knowledge on Public Opinion of Economic Issues.

Walstad, William B.

Journal of Economic Education, v28 n3 p195-205 Sum 1997

Presents the results of a study suggesting that economic knowledge, whether measured by a general score or knowledge of a particular issue, is the most consistent and influential factor affecting public opinion. Surveyed a broad range of participants concerning five complex issues of economic policy. Includes questions, tables, and statistics. (MJP)

Descriptors: Comprehension, Economic Factors, Economic Impact, Economic Research, Economics, Economics Education, Familiarity, Fundamental Concepts, Higher Education, Intellectual Development, Knowledge Level, Political Attitudes, Prior Learning, Public Opinion, Social Attitudes, Surveys

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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