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Exploring Microeconomics: A Collaborative Learning Project

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  • Andrew J. Monaco

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This work introduces a new approach to promoting independent study and quantitative skills in undergraduate theory courses. For the "Explore" project, students work in groups to ...

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  • Andrew J. Monaco, 2018. "Exploring Microeconomics: A Collaborative Learning Project," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 3(2), pages 185-205, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:3:y:2018:i:2:p:185-205
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    Keywords

    collaborative learning; intermediate microeconomics; quantitative skills;
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    JEL classification:

    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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