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Peer reviewedO'Donnell, Margaret G. – Social Studies, 1991
Recounts a college economics professor's attempts to explain macroeconomic concepts to a blind student. Considers how explanations of economics principles often rely on graphic presentations. Describes experimental tactile adaptation, using graphs made out of sandpaper, yarn, spaghetti, and other materials. Recommends developing prefabricated…
Descriptors: Blindness, Concept Teaching, Diagrams, Economics Education
