Evaluating the inclusion of data literacy in undergraduate economics curriculum at research-intensive universities

Abstract

Undergraduate economics programs prepare students for future careers by developing competency working with data, or data literacy. Our research examined the data literacy components of undergraduate economics programs at R1 and R2 universities in the United States (N = 190). We developed a protocol with core data skills and coded course and program learning outcomes. Economics programs provided a strong foundation in finding, analyzing, communicating, and applying data but generally lacked explicit training in evaluating sources, understanding types of data, and ethical data practices. We created a dashboard to help economics programs benchmark and create plans to increase data literacy.

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