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Economics UPDATE

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Bhagesh Sachania <[log in to unmask]>

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Bhagesh Sachania <[log in to unmask]>

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Mon, 7 Jun 2004 17:23:20 +0100

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Economics UPDATE
The monthly Economics LTSN Email Newsletter
============================================

7th June 2004

Welcome to the Economics LTSN Email Newsletter.  This newsletter is
intended to inform ECON-LTSN subscribers about our activities and to
provide other information that may be of interest. Economics UPDATE will be
distributed on the first Monday of each calendar month.

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CONTENTS
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1. WHAT'S NEW
 Why Study Economics?
 New Case Studies

2. NOTICEBOARD
 Learning and Teaching in Economics Awards 2004

3. AND FINALLY.....
 When Play Money Becomes Real

===============
1. WHAT'S NEW
===============

WHY STUDY ECONOMICS?
What makes a luxury item such as a diamond more expensive than a necessity
like water? Why should public transport be subsidised by the government?
These and other questions are being posed to students as part of a
nationwide initiative to encourage them to consider economics as an option
for university study.

This month sees the launch of a new resource offering advice and
information on studying economics in higher education. With sections for
school students, teachers and lecturers the site provides a comprehensive
guide to understanding economics and what it can offer at degree level.
From the frivolous (how should you split the bill?) to the serious (why are
fish stocks declining in the North Sea?) the site aims to persuade
prospective students that economics offers a unique insight into how the
world works.

The site has been jointly created by two organisations that seek to promote
a better understanding of economics: the Economics Centre of the Higher
Education Academy and the Royal Economic Society. The site allows potential
students to:

* Read the views of students past and present
* See what jobs economics graduates get
* Have their questions answered
* Arrange to visit a university

Teachers and lecturers can:

* Get ideas on what their department can offer
* Start to plan their own recruitment events
* Keep up to date with the latest recruitment statistics

The Web site is the first phase of an ongoing initiative that aims to keep
students and teachers informed about studying economics at university:
http://www.whystudyeconomics.ac.uk/


NEW CASE STUDIES
The following case studies have been added to our Web site:

Developing a PBL Course in Economics: A Sceptic's Diary
http://www.economics.ltsn.ac.uk/showcase/piggott_pbl3.htm

Incorporating Newspaper Articles into an Economics Course
http://www.economics.ltsn.ac.uk/showcase/using_news.htm

================
2.  NOTICEBOARD
================

LEARNING AND TEACHING IN ECONOMICS AWARDS, 2004
A reminder that we are still inviting nominations from the economics
community for our annual Learning and Teaching Awards.  This is the 4th
year that this national initiative has recognised exemplary practice across
the following three categories:

The Outstanding Teaching award is given in recognition of a UK-based
academic that encourages students to develop and understanding of and
interest in the study of economics.

The Student Nominated award provides an opportunity for economics students
to identify and honour excellent teaching practices in their department.

The eLearning award (formerly Electronic Resource) is for UK-based
academics or teams who have implemented eLearning successfully in the
context of economics Higher Education.

Self or peer nominations should include a statement of up to 500 words and
address each of the five criteria listed below:

*Innovative and student-centred
*Inspires and encourages student interest
*Integrated into other aspects of learning and teaching practice
*Shows sound educational design and implementation
*Has made a positive impact on the wider teaching community

The closing date for nominations is 18th June 2004. The result will be
announced on 1st July 2004. Winners in each category will receive GBP250 in
gift vouchers.  Additional information and on-line nomination forms are
available on our Web site at:
http://www.economics.ltsn.ac.uk/awards/

===================
3.  AND FINALLY...
===================

WHEN PLAY MONEY BECOMES REAL
The buying and selling of virtual currencies, weapons and other goods from
multiplayer online games like EverQuest and Ultima Online is truly big
business. This article examines the relationship between real-life and
virtual economies:
http://www.wired.com/news/games/0,2101,62929,00.html?tw=wn_story_page_prev2

============
CONTACT US
============
If you have any suggestions, feedback or comments please contact:
Bhagesh Sachania, Information Officer, Economics LTSN
Email: [log in to unmask]
Tel.:(0117) 928 7071

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