Policy statements concerning the role of business education in career education and consumer education. (SB)

The ultimate goal of consumer education is becoming widely accepted as developing the individual's ability to make and execute those decisions concerning the use of his resources. (Author)

Discusses action being taken to establish a national organization which would serve to focus and coordinate the activities of all the public interest groups now operating. Increased emphasis on the role of scientists in advising this government on public interest issues is advocated. (JR)

Discusses problems encountered in energy extraction and consumption, involving nuclear power plant construction, environmental consequences of energy systems, and energy conservation ethics. Indicates that the increasing concern over environmental quality is not the true cause of present energy problems. (CC)

This feature section presents the views of eight authors on various components of the business curriculum. (MU)

Selected methods are discussed (simulation, games, role playing, discussion) which are aimed at stimulating student participation in economics classes. (JB)

Reports an investigation of the institutional structure of the national consumer education effort in an attempt to answer questions about types of existing programs in preparation for later curriculum design and evaluation. (Editor)

Discusses technology's influence on society and admonishes science teachers to help students understand true nature of technology. (CP)

The president of Montgomery Ward suggests that educators and business reaffirm their partnerships to find positive solutions to the needs of consumers and youth. (JK)

Discusses the history and role of home economics as it relates to the formation of public policy regarding the well-being of families. (JOW)