Recently added articles from The Journal of Economic Education:

Using mobile phone messaging as a response medium in classroom experiments.(Economic Instruction)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Cheung, Stephen L. ... Abstract: A major challenge in conducting classroom experiments for larger classes is the complexity of assembling responses and reporting feedback to students. The author demonstrates how mobile phone text messaging can be used to overcome the limitations of pencil-and-paper experiments ...

A simple geometric approach to approximating the Gini coefficient.(Content Articles in Economics)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Golden, John ... Abstract: The author shows how a quick approximation of the Lorenz curve's Gini coefficient can be calculated empirically using numerical data presented in cumulative income quintiles. When the technique here was used to estimate 621 income quintile/Gini coefficient observations from the ...

What does an IRR (or two) mean?(Content Articles in Economics)(internal rate of return )(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Johnstone, David ... Abstract: Defined mathematically, the internal rate of return (IRR) of a cash-flow stream is the discount rate at which its net present value is 0. What is the significance or meaning of such a measure? Using simple example problems and illustrative calculations, the author explains a ...

A simple proof of the FWL theorem.(Content Articles in Economics)(Frisch-Waugh-Lovell)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Lovell, Michael C. ... Abstract: The author presents a simple proof of a property of the method of least squares variously known as the FWL, the Frisch-Waugh-Lovell, the Frisch-Waugh, or the decomposition theorem. Keywords: decomposition theorem, FWL theorem, Frisch-Waugh-Lovell theorem, Frisch-Waugh ...

Master's in economics programs: comparing Canada and the United States.(Features and Information)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Milkman, Martin I. ... Abstract: The authors compare various characteristics of terminal master's of economics programs in Canada and the United States. As far as they know, this is the first article to present results from a survey of Canadian master's programs in economics. Using a Wilcoxon Rank Sum Test, they ...

The National Assessment of Educational Progress in Economics: test framework, content specifications, and results.(Features and Information)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Buckles, Stephen ... Abstract: A significant event for the advancement of economic education in the schools is the development of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in economics. For the first time, national data from a representative sample of students are available to measure the ...

Web-based surveys facilitate undergraduate research and knowledge.(Economic Instruction)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Steele, Scott R. ... Abstract: The author presents Web-based surveying as a valuable tool for achieving quality undergraduate research in upper-level economics courses. Web-based surveys can be employed in efforts to integrate undergraduate research into the curriculum without overburdening students or ...

Economic education in the Middle East: are the determinants of success in introductory economics any different?(Research in Economic Education)(Report)

Jan 01, 2008; Kherfi, Samer ... Abstract: The author examines the determinants of success in introductory microeconomics, in the context of a Middle Eastern society but within an American educational setting. The data set is rich and covers over 3,500 students in one regional campus, allowing control for a wide range of ...

Modeling academic dishonesty: the role of student perceptions and misconduct type.(Research in Economic Education)(Survey)

Jan 01, 2008; Bisping, Timothy O. ... Abstract: The authors explore academic misconduct in various forms and consider the role of student perceptions. They gather data from students in introductory economics courses regarding 31 types of misconduct. They estimate the relevance of various determinants of misconduct, ...

From the editor.(Editorial)

Jan 01, 2008; Becker, Bill ... Greetings JEE Readers: It is with mixed emotions that I make this announcement. Effective July 1, 2007, Michael Watts stepped down as Associate Editor of the Instruction Section of the Journal of Economic Education, when Paul Grimes became the editor of that section. In 2008, ...

From Abba to Zeppelin, led: using music to teach economics.(Online)(Brief article)

Jan 01, 2008; Lawson, Robert ... URL: http://www.divisionoflabor.com/music/ The From ABBA to Zeppelin Weblog offers a variety of songs and lyrics that economics instructors might find useful. Song selections range from country to rock to rap. Each post includes a selection from the song (and a link to the full ...