Publication: Journal of Economic Education
Volume: Volume 16, No. 1
Issue: Winter 1985
Pages: pp. 27-36
Author(s): William C. Wood
Title: The Educational Potential of News Coverage of Economics
Abstract: The author presents a somewhat disturbing view of current news coverage of economic events, attempts to explain why news coverage may be biased, and suggests possible strategies economists and economic educators might adopt to bring about improvement.