Publication: Journal of Economic Education
Volume: Volume 31, No. 4
Issue: Fall 2000
Pages: 307-322
Author(s): Andrea L. Ziegert (Denison University)
Address (Principal Author):Andrea L. Ziegert, Ph.D
Associate Professor
Department of Economics
Denison University
Granville, Ohio 43023
Phone: (740) 587-6575
Fax: (740) 587-6348
Internet Address (Principal Author):Ziegert@Denison.edu
Title: The Role of Personality Temperament and Student Learning in Principles of Economics: Further Evidence
Abstract: This paper explores the relationship of student personality type, as measured by a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, and various measures of student performance in principles of microeconomics. Whether measured by course grade or a TUCE exam score, personality does indeed affect student performance in economics, and certain personality types outperform others in economics.
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