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Abstract
Informed, critical business journalism is vital to a well-functioning society. But students are typically reluctant to study business journalism, often finding the topic intimidating. This article outlines how the author has taught a business journalism course in New Zealand and the United States. The course uses a variety of methods to help the students learn and remain engaged with the material. The course has been successful, with students—who often have no business backgrounds—subsequently becoming business journalists. The article reports on student and industry responses to the course and reflects on what could be done to enhance it further.
Keywords business journalism, economics, statistics
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