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Illustrative Assignments to Incorporate Research and Writing in Introductory Economics Classes

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  • Ronald C. Fisher

    (Michigan State University)

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Two relatively simple techniques are described to incorporate both research and writing into introductory-level economics classes. In one, students are asked to investigate the degree of ...

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  • Ronald C. Fisher, 2019. "Illustrative Assignments to Incorporate Research and Writing in Introductory Economics Classes," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 4(1), pages 1-14, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:4:y:2019:i:1:p:1-14
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    Keywords

    writing; principles; assignments;
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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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