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Service-learning in the undergraduate economics classroom

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  • Valerie K. Kepner

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Service-learning is a valuable tool in demonstrating to undergraduate students the real-life effects of applying abstract economic theories. Courses in public economics, and money and banking are especially well-suited to service-learning activities. Students are able to apply economic theories to local programs serving the hungry, the sick, and the financially disadvantaged. This paper will describe the service-learning projects assigned to students over the last several years and present qualitative evidence of student satisfaction (and dissatisfaction). The paper will conclude with reflections on the value of service-learning in teaching students the importance of the immediate social, cultural, and economic environment in determining one's opportunity to prosper and why this matters.

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  • Valerie K. Kepner, 2020. "Service-learning in the undergraduate economics classroom," International Journal of Pluralism and Economics Education, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 11(2), pages 160-171.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijplur:v:11:y:2020:i:2:p:160-171
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