Publication: Journal of Economic Education
Volume: Volume 26, No. 4
Issue: Fall 1995
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Author(s): Elchanan Cohn (University of South Carolina), Sharon Cohn (University of South Carolina), and James Bradley, Jr. (University of South Carolina)
Address (Principal Author):Elchanan Cohn, Department of Economics, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208 (803) 777-2714
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Title: Notetaking, Working Memory, and Learning in Principles of Economics
Abstract: The importance of notetaking techniques and working memory are explored in the learning of economics in a college principles course at the University of South Carolina. Instructor-supplied notes are found to be a good substitute for a classroom lecture.