Potpourri: reflections from husband/wife academic editors

Becker, William E. and Becker, Suzanne R. (2011): Potpourri: reflections from husband/wife academic editors. Published in: American Economist , Vol. 56, No. 2 (2011): pp. 74-84.

Abstract

The authors provide a review of some of the more notable experiences they have had editing an academic journal and dealing with other editors of journals and books over the past thirty-five years. They address the use of the English language, poor scholarship, the refereeing process and the possible demise of economic education as a scholarly activity

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: editing; publishing, economics education
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A1 - General Economics; A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics

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