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Economics and personal finance education are complements, not substitutes

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  • Deborah M. Figart

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Personal finance and economics are two distinct subjects, with some common characteristics, that require instruction by highly qualified teachers. Both are critical to well-being of households, businesses, and the macro economy. The author discusses the evolving curricular requirements for economics and personal finance content and the importance of including both subjects in grades K-12 education.

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  • Deborah M. Figart, 2012. "Economics and personal finance education are complements, not substitutes," International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 3(4), pages 354-360.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:3:y:2012:i:4:p:354-360
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