Economics in the Movies (with Access Card)
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Book Description
This collection of twenty film scenes highlights many important economic principles, theories, and concepts. Specially designed as a student workbook to accompany any Thomson/South-Western principles of economics textbook, it will help students learn core economic ideas through popular film. This format addresses the trend of the 'edutainment' approach to teaching that many instructors believe is necessary to keep students interested.
About the Author
Dirk Mateer has been teaching college economics for more than 15 years and he is currently a Senior Lecturer and Co-Director of the Undergraduate Studies Program in Economics at Penn State University where he regularly teaches large principles sections. His most recent project is a workbook entitled Economics in the Movies. He uses film clips, music videos, and songs to stimulate students to think about economics outside traditional boundaries. Prior to arriving at Penn State, he was a full professor at Grove City College. Dr. Mateer earned his Ph.D. from Florida State University in 1991. Before that he was a high school mathematics and science teacher. His areas of expertise include economic education, sports economics, public choice, and experimental economics.
Economics in the Movies (with Access Card),G. Dirk Mateer,South-Western College Pub,0324302614,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Economics - General,Business & Economics / Economics / General
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