Neither short-run nor long-run price stability is a necessary state of affairs under a gold standard. This conclusion results from an examination of possible differential rates of productivity growth in the gold and non-gold producing sectors. (Author/RM)

A simulation that helps secondary students to distinguish between nominal and real dollar values is presented. It was designed for use as part of a junior or senior high school US history unit on life at the beginning of the twentieth century. (RM)

Describes how to incorporate writing into an economics course, using it as a tool for thought, and a monitoring device. Provides a list of sample assignments and guidelines for responding to students' writing. (JDH)

Surveys nine undergraduate microeconomic theory textbooks comprising a representing sample those available. Criteria used were quantity and quality of examples, mathematical rigor, and level of abstraction. (JDH)

Describes a simple activity where students staple sheets of paper together into packets in order to demonstrate the concepts of labor specialization, the production curve, diminishing marginal product, and fixed inputs. (JDH)

Reports the activities of the Committee at its annual meeting, held in December, 1985. Topics include the need for more research on education in economics, enlisting more economists in economic education activities, and the training of elementary and secondary teachers. (JDH)

Presents a collection of activities and ideas on how to improve high school economics instruction. (JDH)

Discussed are the work and the teaching methods of Martineau, one of the most widely read economic educators of the nineteenth century. She wrote 25 tales--"Illustrations of Political Economy"--each illustrating a different economic concept. One of these tales, "Demerara," is examined. (Author/RM)

Describes a two-year project in which supplemental computer exercises were developed for an economics statistics course. (Author/RM)

The Trade-Offs series focusing on economics in the daily life of students was found to be effective in teaching decision-making skills to 312 gifted students in grades five and six. Teacher and student comments further indicated satisfaction with the program. (CL)

Teachers of business law have many opportunities to integrate basic economic principles into their business law classes and therefore contribute to students' economic as well as legal literacy. Discusses a number of specific learning activities resources. (JOW)

Outlines projects which have been particularly successful in bridging the gap between classroom economic knowledge and community activities. The outlines should help stimulate teachers to develop topics which would motivate student learning in the economics and business areas. (HD)

Carpets, laundry, parenting, cooking, sewing notions, and health word search puzzles are presented; answers are included. (TA)

This introductory lesson on teaching economics concepts contains sections on the following: purpose; objectives; time; materials needed; and step-by-step classroom procedures. The focus is on the economic problem of scarcity and opportunity costs. Attached is an original skit, "There's no such thing as a free lunch," and a chart that…

This lesson plan offers students the opportunity to participate in the three basic economic systems (market, command, and tradition). By working in each of the systems, students will internalize the fundamental values present in each system and will gain insights into the basic advantages and disadvantages of each system. The lesson plan provides…