These are 2008 AEA Conference Papers; please see also the full 2008 ASSA Preliminary Program Schedule.
Conference papers will be uploaded as they become available from the authors.

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Kenneth G. Elzinga (University of Virginia)

Friday, January 4, 10:15 AM

Friday, January 4, 10:15 AM
Session: Research on Undergraduate Economics Courses and Majors (AEA)
Presiding: Michael Watts (Purdue University)

35,000 Principles Students: Some Lessons Learned
Kenneth G. Elzinga (University of Virginia)
Daniel Melaugh (Credit Suisse Securities)
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Assessing A Proficiency Based Economics Program: Weathering The Perfect Storm While Thriving In A New Environment
Steven C. Myers (University of Akron)
Michael A. Nelson (University of Akron)
Richard W. Stratton (University of Akron)
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The Economics Classroom without Grades: Promoting a Learning Environment by De-emphasizing Grades
Lester Hadsell (State University of New York, Albany)

The Impact of Aplia on Student Performance in Intermediate Microeconomics Courses
William P. O'dea (State University of New York, Oneonta)
David W. Ring (State University of New York-Oneonta)


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