Multiple-choice questions are the basis of a significant portion of assessment in introductory economics courses. However, these questions, as found in course assessments, test banks, and textbooks, often fail to evaluate students’ abilities to use and apply economic analysis. The authors...

An honors program fits the current passion for active, in-depth learning and “capstone experiences.†Principles that guide a successful undergraduate economics honors program include simplicity, accessibility, skill development, risk minimization, and incentives to combat...