Public Choice Theory: A New Perspective for Social Education Research

Asserts that public choice theory, a perspective most closely associated with economics and political science, could be used in social studies education to provide new insights into the behavior of students and teachers. Includes a table applying public choice theory to two curriculum and instructio...

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Published in:Social studies (Philadelphia, Pa : 1934) Pa : 1934), 1994-12, Vol.85 (6), p.275-280
Main Authors: Schug, Mark C., Wentworth, Donald R., Western, Richard D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Becker (Gary S)
Curriculum Development
Economic Factors
Economic Research
Economics
Educational Research
Educational Strategies
Elementary Secondary Education
Higher Education
Political Science
Public Choice Model (Economics)
Research Design
Research Methodology
Social Studies
Student Behavior
Teacher Behavior
Theory Practice Relationship
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Summary:Asserts that public choice theory, a perspective most closely associated with economics and political science, could be used in social studies education to provide new insights into the behavior of students and teachers. Includes a table applying public choice theory to two curriculum and instruction problems. (CFR)
ISSN:0037-7996
2152-405X
DOI:10.1080/00377996.1994.9956318