Abstract
Session 4 (c) NAB 2.04
Anecdotal evidence would appear to suggest that the provision of economics programmes in the United Kingdom (UK) Higher Education (HE) sector has declined in recent years. The main aim of this paper is to explore the nature of this decline by reviewing the current state of provision and charting how it has changed in the last ten or so years. In addition to this basic diagnostic exercise, the study also includes the results of a survey of the UK’s economics departments and some interviews with economists at universities, particularly those that have experienced a decline in economics provision. Both of these are designed to help us better understand the nature of the withdrawal decision. The paper concludes by considering some of the implications of the findings and suggestions for future research.
Anecdotal evidence would appear to suggest that the provision of economics programmes in the United Kingdom (UK) Higher Education (HE) sector has declined in recent years. The main aim of this paper is to explore the nature of this decline by reviewing the current state of provision and charting how it has changed in the last ten or so years. In addition to this basic diagnostic exercise, the study also includes the results of a survey of the UK’s economics departments and some interviews with economists at universities, particularly those that have experienced a decline in economics provision. Both of these are designed to help us better understand the nature of the withdrawal decision. The paper concludes by considering some of the implications of the findings and suggestions for future research.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Sixth International Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference |
| Subtitle of host publication | HEA Economics Network |
| Pages | 36-36 |
| Publication status | Published - 6 Sept 2011 |
| Event | Sixth International Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference - London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom Duration: 6 Sept 2011 → 7 Sept 2011 |
Conference
| Conference | Sixth International Developments in Economics Education (DEE) Conference |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | London |
| Period | 6/09/11 → 7/09/11 |