An Integrated Modular Approach to Teaching Introductory Economics |
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Authors: | William Hallagan John Donnelly |
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Institution: | Washington State University |
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Abstract: | The authors describe the design and administration of a large two-semester course in principles of economics that permits both students and faculty some choice of both subject matter and meeting times during the semester. Students complete a standardized nine-week core and are then allowed to select topical modules. Advantages and disadvantages are discussed. |
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Keywords: | classroom experiments fiat money intertemporal trading |
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