The Case for Economics Education: Economists' and Educators' Perspectives.

McCorkle, Sarapage; Saunders, Phillip

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ERIC Number: EJ490073

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1994

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The Case for Economics Education: Economists' and Educators' Perspectives.

McCorkle, Sarapage; Saunders, Phillip

International Journal of Social Education, v8 n3 p6-12 Win 1993-94

Maintains that economics is a way of thinking and is consistent with efforts in educational reform that emphasize thinking skills. Presents a review of educational objectives linked with suggested instructional materials in economics education. (CFR)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Decision Making Skills, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Change, Educational History, Educational Objectives, Global Approach, Instructional Materials, Role of Education, Teacher Education, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Policymakers; Practitioners

Language: English

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