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Crime, inequality, and dating: Cohesive themes in principles of microeconomics

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  • Melissa K. Spencer
  • Maia Linask
  • Erik Craft

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The authors describe a new, low-cost approach to increasing content relevance and student engagement in Principles of Microeconomics by organizing classes around cohesive themes. While continuing to teach standard introductory material, a themed approach uses supplementary readings, assignments, and examples related to specific topics throughout the semester. University of Richmond instructors piloted themed sections for Principles of Microeconomics in fall 2022 and spring 2023 on crime, inequality, and dating. The authors provide an overview of the themed approach, including the institutional environment in which it was implemented, examples of how the themes relate to economic principles, and instructor and student perceptions of the benefits and difficulties of themed classes. A general framework and guidance for other instructors to use when implementing themes is also included.

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  • Melissa K. Spencer & Maia Linask & Erik Craft, 2026. "Crime, inequality, and dating: Cohesive themes in principles of microeconomics," The Journal of Economic Education, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 57(3), pages 286-302, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jeduce:v:57:y:2026:i:3:p:286-302
    DOI: 10.1080/00220485.2026.2653522
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