While lecture is the dominant means of delivering content in an economics class, the use of active learning techniques is slowly growing. This article focuses on the effectiveness of in-class writing. Consistent with prior research, this study finds that writing improves student performance on...

This research investigates the stock market reaction to the February 2011 announcement of a new financial product: credit event binary options (CEBOs). The CEBOs could be an alternative to credit default swaps for hedging or speculating on default. These credit options, traded on the Chicago...