AEAweb: AEA Sessions in 2008 ASSA Conference

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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Cole R. Gustafson (North Dakota State University)

Sunday, January 6, 8:00 AM

Sunday, January 6, 8:00 AM

Session: Computer Assisted Instruction: Making Technology Effective in Principles Courses (AEA)

Presiding: Betty J. Blecha (San Francisco State University)

Macropolicy: Simulation Software for Principles of Macroeconomics
Joseph Palardy (Youngstown State University)
Kriss Schueller (Youngstown State University)
Tod Porter (Youngstown State University)

Cickenomics: Using a Classroom Response System to Increase Student Engagement in the Principles of Economics Course
Michael Salemi (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill)
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Principles of Economics as a Game
Stuart Allen (University of North Carolina-Greensboro)
Jeff K. Sarbaum (University of North Carolina-Greensboro)

The Efficacy of Technology in Online Principles Courses
Cole R. Gustafson (North Dakota State University)
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