The Status and Prospects of the Economics Major
- 1 June 1991
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in The Journal of Economic Education
- Vol. 22 (3) , 197-224
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00220485.1991.10844710
Abstract
The objects, methods of instruction, content, and accomplishments of the undergraduate major in economics at institutions of higher education within the United States are discussed. Recommendations are provided for teaching students to “think like economists.”Keywords
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