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Robson, Denise – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Examines 12 recent editions of principles of economics textbooks to determine the quantity of race- and gender-related material. Finds, in general, that there has been an increase in the quantitative coverage of race- and gender-related material as measured by the number of pages, names, and tables in the textbooks. (RLH)
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Economics Education, Educational Change, Females
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Ashworth, John; Evans, J. Lynne – Journal of Economic Education, 2001
Provides cross-section data on British secondary level student choices that contributes to broader debates on why student numbers have been falling in economics, and why women are reluctant economists. Identifies the key factors: peer group effects, critical mass of women studying economics, positive role models, and teacher effects. (RLH)
Descriptors: Diversity (Student), Economics Education, Educational Change, Females
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Lage, Maureen J.; Treglia, Michael – Journal of Economic Education, 1996
Articulates five phases of integrating women's studies issues into a traditional curriculum. Examines the impact of integrating phase three, applying accepted economic theory to the realm of women, in an undergraduate introductory economics course. Includes a curriculum comparison of traditional and gender-inclusive courses. (MJP)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Consciousness Raising, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment