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The Influence of Teaching on Research in Economics

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  • William E. Becker
  • Peter E. Kennedy

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An extensive literature in education shows little relationship between teaching and research. Authors advance the notion that research enhances teaching, but they typically ignore the prospect of teaching enhancing research. We report the results of a survey of active researchers in economics who were asked if they could cite a specific instance in which their research was substantively influenced by their teaching. About 50% reported such an experience, with a further 35% indicating, without prompting, that their teaching had a very positive effect on their research in general. Their comments identify a variety of channels through which teaching influences research.

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  • William E. Becker & Peter E. Kennedy, 2006. "The Influence of Teaching on Research in Economics," Southern Economic Journal, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 72(3), pages 747-759, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:soecon:v:72:y:2006:i:3:p:747-759
    DOI: 10.1002/j.2325-8012.2006.tb00732.x
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