Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ487154
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1994
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The Education of Economists: Teaching What Economists Do.
Peart, Sandra J.
Journal of Economic Education, v25 n1 p81-87 Win 1994
Contends that there is widespread concern that graduate programs in economics do not train students adequately to do economics. Reports that little emphasis is placed on problem-solving skills or creativity. (CFR)
Descriptors: Creativity, Curriculum Design, Economics, Economics Education, Educational Change, Faculty College Relationship, Graduate School Faculty, Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement, Social Scientists, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Behavior, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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