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• Brinia, Vasiliki
• Vikas, Evangelos

The current project evaluates an interdisciplinary approach to teaching economic theory through literature, in the context of Greek secondary education (Senior High School). The research uses the timeless modern Greek novel Honour and Money from Konstantinos Theotokis, in teaching the lesson “Principles of Economic Theory” in the 3rd year of senior high school. The main research aim is to investigate the extent to which literature can contribute to the improvement of teaching and student learning.

• Economics and Business

• Economics

interdisciplinary, action research, critical thought, literature and teaching economic theory, effective teaching and learning

JEL classification: I29, Z1, Questionnaire in Appendix

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