A strong knowledge of sound economic principles is not only
important in the twenty-first century global marketplace, it is
essential for the maintenance of a free society. Are Michigan
high school students being taught what they need to know in
order to succeed and prosper? This review of 16 of the most
commonly used economics textbooks in Michigan high schools uses
12 criteria-including issues of trade, taxation, and the role of
government-to evaluate which texts are and are not effective at
presenting students with a balanced and accurate perspective on
the modern market economy. Each text is graded, from A to F, on
its ability to clearly instruct students in the "economic way of
thinking." An abridged 27-page written copy of the report may be
ordered normally, or the full reviews of each textbook may be
downloaded at no charge via www.mackinac.org.