Modeling Student Subject Choice at Secondary and Tertiary Level: A Cross-Section Study.
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| Title: | Modeling Student Subject Choice at Secondary and Tertiary Level: A Cross-Section Study. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Ashworth, John, Evans, J. Lynne |
| Source: | Journal of Economic Education. Fall 2001 32(4):311-322. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2001 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Diversity (Student), Economics Education, Educational Change, Females, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Higher Education, Nondiscriminatory Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (England) |
| ISSN: | 0022-0485 |
| Abstract: | Provides cross-section data on British secondary level student choices that contributes to broader debates on why student numbers have been falling in economics, and why women are reluctant economists. Identifies the key factors: peer group effects, critical mass of women studying economics, positive role models, and teacher effects. (RLH) |
| Entry Date: | 2003 |
| Accession Number: | EJ670541 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Provides cross-section data on British secondary level student choices that contributes to broader debates on why student numbers have been falling in economics, and why women are reluctant economists. Identifies the key factors: peer group effects, critical mass of women studying economics, positive role models, and teacher effects. (RLH) |
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| ISSN: | 0022-0485 |
