The teaching of pre-college economics has been widely
researched for over 45 years with studies focused upon teacher
training and improving students’ understanding. This paper
reviews that research base, and reports the results of a new
national survey, as well as a summary of several recent
developments in the field of economic education. Young
people can learn economics best when taught by
knowledgeable teachers using well developed curriculum
materials. But, to accommodate expanding state requirements,
pertinacious state bureaucracies must increase teacher training
and curriculum standards.