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Efficiency in the Use of Technology in Economic Education: Some Preliminary Results

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  • Kim Sosin
  • Betty J. Lecha
  • Rajshree Agarwal
  • Robin L. Bartlett
  • Joseph I. Daniel

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  • Kim Sosin & Betty J. Lecha & Rajshree Agarwal & Robin L. Bartlett & Joseph I. Daniel, 2004. "Efficiency in the Use of Technology in Economic Education: Some Preliminary Results," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 94(2), pages 253-258, May.
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