The case for teaching economics in American history: assessment and the economic way of thinking

This paper argues for teaching the economic way of thinking in American history courses. It shows how economic forces are vital in understanding historical events. The paper also introduces, and releases to other researchers, a new assessment instrument designed to test economic thinking skills. Thi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of private enterprise 2013-10, Vol.29 (1), p.101
Hauptverfasser:	Niederjohn, M. Scott, Schug, Mark C, Wood, William C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	American history Bankruptcy Core curriculum Councils Critical thinking Economic history Economics education Great Depression History Integrated curriculum Private property Property rights Secondary schools Slavery Social sciences Social studies Statistical analysis Students Studies Study and teaching Teachers Teaching Teaching methods Textbooks
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Zusammenfassung:	This paper argues for teaching the economic way of thinking in American history courses. It shows how economic forces are vital in understanding historical events. The paper also introduces, and releases to other researchers, a new assessment instrument designed to test economic thinking skills. This new instrument is used in a pre- and post-test design to measure the effectiveness of using a supplemental text on economics in American history, with modestly positive results.
ISSN:	0890-913X