Dawson introduces three articles which debate merits of research techniques in undergraduate economic education. William E. Becker criticizes John C. Soper's models, multicollinearity argument, and student incentives in a research project; Soper replies; Robert Highsmith critically analyzes strengths and weaknesses of each argument. (AV)

A survey of secondary high school teachers and of college economists on the ideal content of an economics course for terminal high school students shows that there is a marked difference of opinion which might be bridged if the analytical tools of economics are used to help the individual understand and cope with his or her problems. (JH)

The annotated listing of books and periodicals is intended for librarians and for educators interested in building a basic economics library at the secondary or college level. Most of the materials cited were published in the 1970's, with a few dating from the 1960's. In addition to full bibliographic information, including price, a purchase…

This guide is designed to assist fifth and sixth grade teachers who are basically following the New York State curricula. While an effort has been made to include ideas for teaching every concept found in the state's outline, additional concepts have been included for the benefit of those who might go beyond the outline, and for teachers in other…

Several important economic concepts appear in the business curriculum designed for secondary schools in New York State. This manual assists the teacher by providing brief and simple definitions of major economic concepts, noting the implications of those concepts for business, and suggesting strategies that can be used to teach the principles and…

The suggested assignments in this manual were written to provide the high school economics teacher with ideas for projects and exercises that students might do as homework or as long-term activities. They range from very simple assignments that should take only a few minutes of the student's time, to projects that might require several days or an…

This manual provides secondary school teachers with ideas for relating economics to student needs, interests, and experiences. The tentative syllabus "Economics and Economic Decision Making," designed for 12th grade social studies by the New York State Education Department in 1987, is used as a guide. Motivational activities for the 18…

Designed for secondary teachers to use in conjunction with a textbook, the teaching guide assists the teacher in incorporating economic facts, concepts, and principles in a United States history course. The primary purpose is to identify historical events which can be enriched by consideration of relevant economic topics in an interdisciplinary…

Reporting the results of a nation-wide survey of economics courses in junior colleges. Lists courses given and what is required to take them. A breakdown by type of college (public, independent, church-related) is presented, and suggestions for improvement are offered. (DB)

Because an evaluation component is necessary for courses dealing with labor topics, this article discusses standardized economic tests, objective tests, test items, evaluating student work, attitude and opinion tests, and internal and external evaluations. (ND)

Based on a 54% response to a questionnaire sent to all accredited two-year colleges listed in the 1969 World Almanac, the following conclusions regarding economics education were made: (1) the mean number of economics courses offered is three; (2) the most commonly offered course is a "principles" course similar to that offered in…

Listed in this bibliography by broad grade level categories are 660 reports of research and evaluation in economics education. "'Research' is very broadly defined to include fact finding surveys, informal evaluations, attitude surveys, and graduate studies as well as formal and tightly controlled projects." Entries are mainly from the 1960's, but…

This Supplement to "Research in Economic Education" (SO 000 262) includes 246 studies initiated since the publication of that 969 bibliography, as well as many that were missed previously. In addition, studies and projects which are now out of date are included because of their possible historical value. They range from very informal projects to…