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Take My Course, Please : The Effects of the Principles Experience on Student Curriculum Choice

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  • Gary M. Fournier & Tim R. Sass, 2000. "Take My Course, Please : The Effects of the Principles Experience on Student Curriculum Choice," The Journal of Economic Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 31(4), pages 323-339, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jeduce:v:31:y:2000:i:4:p:323-339
    DOI: 10.1080/00220480009596450
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