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The Economics Major as Part of a Liberal Education: The Teagle Report

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  • David Colander & KimMarie McGoldrick, 2009. "The Economics Major as Part of a Liberal Education: The Teagle Report," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 99(2), pages 611-618, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:aea:aecrev:v:99:y:2009:i:2:p:611-18
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