Testing for the Depth of Understanding in Economics Using Essay Questions

Instructors fail to exploit the advantage of essay testing method while avoiding the pitfalls, as identified in this article. The author provides examples and suggestions for improving the quality of essay questions.

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	Walstad, William B John T. and Mable M. Hay Professor of Economics Expertise: Economic Education Entrepreneurship Economics CBA 339D P.O. Box 880489 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln, NE 68588-0489, USA Phone: (402) 472-6802 Fax: (402) 472-9700 wwalstad1@unl.edu	Walstad, William B	Economics