The author argues that home economics educators must plan better for retrenchment, since currently the courses being cut (consumer education and family relations) are the ones that are most relevant to modern life. (CH)

Distribution for a formalized budget variable is reported for a representative sample of families. Most households reported little, if any, formal planning. Compared to informal planners, formal planners are more likely to have the following characteristics: younger, more years of education, two-spouse households, and high circumstantial demands.…

A teacher of deaf elementary students describes the ways in which a classroom store and bank helped students find out the applications of math skills. (CL)

Ethical consumer health education is noncoercive and facilitates an individual's voluntary adoption of health improving behaviors. School-based consumer health education is necessary to prepare current and future consumers to safely and efficiently use the medical marketplace. (Author/CB)

The General Foods Consumer Centre illustrates how home economists in business can prove their worth by demonstrating a direct impact on earnings, integrating their expertise with corporate strategies, selling their ideas and services in terms of business benefits, and working to earn a high-profile niche in the organization. (SK)

Statistics was made more relevant and interesting to participants in a clinical psychology course by having the students go out and find instances of statistical and research applications in products advertised by different companies. The course is described. (Author/RM)

Integrating economic concepts into consumer education provides students a better understanding of their economic environment and can lead to more rational, informed decision making. Outlined are ways in which economic concepts can be integrated into consumer education courses. (MD)

This study examines the international textile and clothing industry--its unique characteristics, its contributions as a major world employer, and the problem of regulating trade. Presents issues as they relate to consumers. (JOW)

This directory lists sources for the funding of assistive technology for people with disabilities. Introductory information urges determination of what assistive technology is needed and the gathering of all necessary information (such as primary and secondary disabilities, employment history, income and expenses, and health insurance) prior to…

Thirty years ago a cashless society was predicted for the near future; paper currency and checks would be an antiquated symbol of the past. Consumers would embrace a new alternative for making payments: electronic money. But currency is still used for 87% of payments, mainly for "nickel and dime" purchases. And checks are the payment…

The author proposes a consumer education night for the community, sponsored by the school to generate new interest in the consumer education course while making a contribution to community life. Specific steps in planning the event are provided. (AG)

A telephone conference call in which the views of extension workers, low-income families, and youth involved in the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) are recorded regarding the program. (AG)

Article discusses various means consumers can utilize to stretch personal and family resources to cover needs and as many of their wants as possible. (Editor)

The article discusses the great need for consumer education courses in schools on an interdisciplinary basis K-12. (RM)

In considering consumerism in higher education, the student becomes the consumer,'' the university the corporation,'' and higher education the education industry.'' Other members of the education fraternity become investors, management, workers, direct consumers, and indirect consumers. This article proposes that it behooves the student to…