When students graduate from high school they often experience independence that includes (a) moving out on their own, (b) forming new relationships, and (c) supporting themselves financially. However, according to data from the National Longitudinal Transition Survey--2, only 38% of youth with disabilities have lived independently outside the…

In 2011, the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC) developed a national strategy, "Promoting Financial Success in the United States: National Strategy for Financial Literacy," which established goals for the various sectors seeking to increase financial literacy and improve individual financial well-being. The goals…

The bibliography was prepared for a clinic held during the seventh annual meeting of the Education Commission of the States. Materials related to consumer education are listed alphabetically by title. (SA)

Used in Virginia Polytechnic Institute's Consumer Studies courses, this bibliography lists 115 books, published from 1963 to 1978, on related consumer subjects. Most are late-70s publications. Subjects include health, food, economlcs, and the consumer movement. (JD)

Surveys currently available paperback editions in three classes of dictionaries: collegiate, abridged, and pocket. A general discussion distinguishes among the classes and offers seven consumer tips, followed by an annotated listing of dictionaries now available. (SW)

More than 600 entries are contained in this annotated bibliography of materials concerning the effects of television advertising on children. Entries are alphabetized by author and are divided into the following categories: special interest articles; general interest articles; books and pamphlets; government publications; transcripts of oral…

Containing a broad range of information that reflects the differing viewpoints of advertisers, media, government agencies, academe, and consumer groups, this bibliography provides a comprehensive look at what is currently known about children and advertising. The citations are arranged into the following sections: (1) core references, which…

Some 248 books, articles, speeches, statements, and testimonies concerning the effects of television advertising on children are listed. Material that relates primarily to the effects of television program content is not included. The listing is alphabetical by author. All items were published between 1945 and 1975, with the majority published in…

This bibliography cites elementary and secondary print and nonprint materials for use in economics courses. Materials cited were identified through questionnaires sent to 210 publishers and organizations. There were 125 responses. The bibliography consists of two main sections: grades K-6 and 7-12. It is organized alphabetically by source. Slides,…

Consumer information products were analysed in a project to provide objective, comparative information on such products. This list presents the analysis for each of 178 consumer information products in the areas of reading, mathematics, social studies, exceptional children/learning disabilities, career education/vocational education, English,…

Reviewed are 35 recent texts, instructional kits, supplements, and professional references for consumer education. All but three are intended for the secondary grades. (SJL)

This brief, annotated bibliography consists of selected references to publications which focus on consumer protection of children. The publications include those published from 1973 onwards by the International Organization of Consumers Unions (IOCU) and IOCU member organizations. Contents of the bibliography are related to five categories of…

Five tables summarize by institution and subject matter 753 theses and dissertations in family and consumer sciences in 1995. The listing is organized by the following categories: art and design; child development; clothing; consumer resource management; family relations; foods; home economics education; human environment/housing; hotel/restaurant…

Five tables summarize by institution and subject matter 612 theses and dissertations in family and consumer sciences in 1996. The listing is organized by the following categories: art and design; child development; clothing/apparel; consumer resource management; family relations; foods; human environment/housing; hotel/restaurant management;…

This document examines the underlying rationale for the development of a global approach in consumer studies. The concept of consumer ethics is discussed and the consumer decision-making process is placed within an ecosystem perspective of the marketplace. The model developed introduces educators, marketers, and consumers to a more global…