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Teaching Economics Using SimCity BuildIt Video Game

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  • Maryanne Clifford

    (Eastern Connecticut State University)

  • Nicolas Simon

    (Eastern Connecticut State University)

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Student engagement and the application of disciplinary knowledge remain a fundamental part of the teaching and learning objectives of many academic pr...

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  • Maryanne Clifford & Nicolas Simon, 2025. "Teaching Economics Using SimCity BuildIt Video Game," Journal of Economics Teaching, Journal of Economics Teaching, vol. 10(2), pages 67-87, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:jtc:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:2:p:67-87
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    • A21 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Pre-college
    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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