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Fun With Economics: Simulating Theory to Stimulate Learning
Heather E. Campbell Arizona State University - School of Public Affairs Barbara C. McCabe Arizona State University - School of Public Affairs Journal of Public Affairs Education, Vol. 8, No. 2 Abstract: Economic principles are key elements of the public administation curriculum. However, many students do not expect to like economics. They often believe it is unconnected to real issues of concern to them, and they find its standard apparatus difficult and overly abstract. Using simulation techniques that activate learning fits with some learning theory and can help make economic principles seem more realistic and intuitive. This paper describes four active learning exercises the authors have used successfully in MPA classes. We hope this paper may result in widespread sharing of such techniques so that the teaching and learning of economics in public admininstration programs may become more fun and effective.
Keywords: Active Economics Exercises JEL Classifications: A2 Accepted Paper SeriesDate posted: October 14, 2003 ; Last revised: October 14, 2003Suggested CitationContact Information
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