Controversy and Change in the American Economics Curriculum

The undergraduate economics curriculum in American universities continues to evolve, but within a framework of course titles and degree requirements remarkably similar to those of twenty-five years ago. This essay compares the current curriculum with that of a quarter century past, identifying areas...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American Economist (New York, N.Y. 1960) N.Y. 1960), 1996-10, Vol.40 (2), p.44-51
1. Verfasser:	Brue, Stanley L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Bachelors degrees Collective bargaining College curriculum Colleges & universities Course content Curricula Econometrics Economic theory Economic trends Economics Economics education Game theory Higher education Labor economics Labor law Labor market Mathematics Microeconomics Public finance Study and teaching Textbooks Universities Universities and colleges
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Zusammenfassung:	The undergraduate economics curriculum in American universities continues to evolve, but within a framework of course titles and degree requirements remarkably similar to those of twenty-five years ago. This essay compares the current curriculum with that of a quarter century past, identifying areas of stability and change. It also examines the recent decline in economics majors, exploring its relationship to (and possible implications for) the present economics curriculum. Finally, miscellaneous other issues facing the American undergraduate economics curriculum are discussed.
ISSN:	0569-4345 2328-1235
DOI:	10.1177/056943459604000206