Provides an overview of the recommendations which arose from a 1986 conference which assessed whether increasingly vocal criticisms of traditional economics theories and educational practices should be reflected in Joint Council materials and training. (JDH)

Describes the development of two interactive computer simulations which were fully integrated with other course materials. The simulations illustrate the effects of various real and monetary "demand shocks" on aggregate income, interest rates, and components of spending and economic output. Includes an evaluation of the simulations'…

Albert Shanker, President of the American Federation of Teachers, argues that educational reform is a necessity. States that improved economic education must be a part of this reform. Asserts that problems in economic education cannot be properly addressed until improvements are made in the fundamental structure of schooling and teaching. (RKM)

This study tested the effectiveness of teaching concepts in high school economics first by verbal instruction and then by graphs or other imagery. Eighty-three high school seniors were taught by the method above, by reversing the order of that method, and by verbal instruction only. Results are discussed. (Author/MT)

A survey of 506 female home economists found that five factors influenced their choice of major: (1) the service ideal, (2) perceptions of personal roles, (3) secondary school home economics, (4) perception of home economics as "feminine," and (5) 4-H experience. Age-related variables were correlated with these factors. (Author/CH)

Formally states the Thick Point Theorem and explicates the proof. Explores the key point for use of the Theorem. (GEA)

Examines current controversial issues concerning the roles of women in the U.S. economy. Discusses women and the labor market, the economics of family life, and public policy issues directly affecting women. Reviews current literature and identifies specific topics for classroom study. (Author/DH)

Considers what aims and objectives should be served by the study of "A" level economics in British schools and proceeds to suggest changes in the present syllabus in order to promote these objectives. (BSR)

Provides a brief history of experiential learning and a four-step model of how it may be implemented in the classroom. Provides an example of experiential learning which uses small group work aimed at identifying the causes of and potential solutions to unemployment. (JDH)

This article identifies two major shortcomings of a study published in the Winter, 1986 issue of ECONOMIC EDUCATION. The shortcomings are the use of averages with small sample sizes from certain institutions and the method used for determining the number of doctorates granted. Alternative data are provided to illustrate these criticisms. (JDH)

Agrees, within limits, to the criticisms raised by Gilley, (see SO515763) but states that the same criticisms should apply to almost all rankings of economics departments. Introduces additional data to support the original paper. (JDH)

The contribution of John Maynard Keynes (1883-1946) to current economic thought is reviewed. Keynes' analysis is contrasted with more orthodox theory in terms of allocation efficiency and stabilization efficiency. (Author/RM)

Maintains the status of economics is falling. Fewer students, low returns on econometric models, and over-certain economic predictions resulting from inappropriate scientific methodology are seen as indicators of the fall. More attention needs to be given in teaching the sources, use and abuse of economic data, and in social science methodology.…

This article ranks graduate schools' success in preparing economists by counting the number, length, and quality of research articles published by their graduates between 1975 and 1984. (JDH)

Reports the results of a research project, conducted between 1980 and 1984, which investigated the amount of change in students' attitudes toward economic issues resulting from exposure to a two-year "A" level economics course. A copy of the attitude assessment instrument is provided. (JDH)