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Katz, Arnold – Journal of Economic Education, 1999
Describes a computer-aided supplement to the introductory microeconomics course that enhances students' understanding with simulation-based tools for reviewing what they have learned from lectures and conventional textbooks about comparing market equilibria. Includes a discussion of students' learning progressions and retention after using the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Economics Education, Higher Education
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Daniel, Joseph I. – Journal of Economic Education, 1999
Reviews the development of computer-aided instruction (CAI) and provides criteria for effective CAI on the World Wide Web. Presents an experimental CAI package called "oo Micro!" intended to satisfy those criteria. Describes the package contents and procedures, and provides an Internet address where a demonstration can be found. (DSK)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Economics Education, Higher Education
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Walbert, Mark S.; Ostrosky, Anthony L. – Journal of Economic Education, 1997
Describes the use of Mathcad, an interactive software package that responds to mathematical input, in an undergraduate economics class. Mathcad uses a rules-based programming language that "reads" the relationships among variables and constraints defined by the user, solves for unknowns, and graphs for one or more equations. (MJP)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Uses in Education, Economics Education