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What must be kept up, developed, and trained at every stage through life according to the text?
What must be kept up, developed, and trained at every stage through life according to the text?
The working of conscious self-interest
Where does the science of economics fall in terms of classification by the Committee of Ten?
Where does the science of economics fall in terms of classification by the Committee of Ten?
In the 'wrolln' group
Who are economists compared to in terms of relationships with other disciplines in the text?
Who are economists compared to in terms of relationships with other disciplines in the text?
Historians, sociologists, geographers, and physicists
What does the text suggest should be studied in high school after the physical environment?
What does the text suggest should be studied in high school after the physical environment?
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What does Professor Henry C. Adams find important about industrial history?
What does Professor Henry C. Adams find important about industrial history?
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Why does Professor Henry C. Adams find it impossible to take sides between the disputants?
Why does Professor Henry C. Adams find it impossible to take sides between the disputants?
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What aspects should be considered when dividing the map into natural economic divisions?
What aspects should be considered when dividing the map into natural economic divisions?
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Instead of the migration of races, what should be focused on in the colonization of America?
Instead of the migration of races, what should be focused on in the colonization of America?
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What should be highlighted about the people who settled in each economic section?
What should be highlighted about the people who settled in each economic section?
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What additional history should be taught alongside the history of English economic industry?
What additional history should be taught alongside the history of English economic industry?
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According to Dr. Edward T. Wite, what does teaching economics in public schools require?
According to Dr. Edward T. Wite, what does teaching economics in public schools require?
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What would Dr. Edward T. Wite's approach provide to young students?
What would Dr. Edward T. Wite's approach provide to young students?
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Why do some people believe that business men cannot be the leaders in the life of the nation in the long run?
Why do some people believe that business men cannot be the leaders in the life of the nation in the long run?
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What is the purpose of economic history according to the text?
What is the purpose of economic history according to the text?
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Why are people startled by trusts and combinations?
Why are people startled by trusts and combinations?
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Why is the country in despair over the financial question?
Why is the country in despair over the financial question?
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What did Professor E.J. James advocate for regarding the teaching of economics?
What did Professor E.J. James advocate for regarding the teaching of economics?
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What do some criticize as the last end of economic studies?
What do some criticize as the last end of economic studies?
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What is the first thing mentioned in the text that needs to be improved in high schools?
What is the first thing mentioned in the text that needs to be improved in high schools?
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What is the other thing that needs to be extended in high schools?
What is the other thing that needs to be extended in high schools?
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Why does the text mention the impracticality of students studying part of a subject in high school and the rest in college?
Why does the text mention the impracticality of students studying part of a subject in high school and the rest in college?
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What subject does the text suggest should be included in the curriculum of developed high schools in America?
What subject does the text suggest should be included in the curriculum of developed high schools in America?
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Why does the text mention giving the elements of political economy to young people in high schools?
Why does the text mention giving the elements of political economy to young people in high schools?
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What will happen when the high schools in the United States occupy the field they should?
What will happen when the high schools in the United States occupy the field they should?
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Why did Devine express his gladness in the discussion?
Why did Devine express his gladness in the discussion?
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What was the reason behind the recommendation against teaching political economy in public schools?
What was the reason behind the recommendation against teaching political economy in public schools?
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Why was it mentioned that there are no suitable text-books for teaching political economy?
Why was it mentioned that there are no suitable text-books for teaching political economy?
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What was the argument regarding trained teachers for political economy in schools?
What was the argument regarding trained teachers for political economy in schools?
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According to Devine, what kind of subjects should be reconsidered when the curriculum is crowded?
According to Devine, what kind of subjects should be reconsidered when the curriculum is crowded?
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Why might political economy not be deemed suitable for introduction into school curriculum?
Why might political economy not be deemed suitable for introduction into school curriculum?
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