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van Daele, J. – Economics, 1988
Discusses a program in Belgium which studied the use of computers as teaching devices for economics and business education in secondary schools. Describes three courses in which the computer is used as a source of information, as a tool for computer assisted instruction, and as a tool for simulation. (GEA)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Economics, Economics Education

Taylor, Peter – Economics, 1985
A computer program and simulations that can be used to help college economics students understand dynamic economic processes are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Economics Education

Taylor, Peter – Economics, 1985
The principle of the multiplier-accelerator interaction is explained, and how a computer program to model it can be developed is shown. A series of simulations that can be used to explore the model's behavior are suggested. The simulations can be used in college-level economics classes. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Economics Education

Davies, Peter; Minogue, Claire – Economics, 1988
Discusses the goals of the Computer Working Party in Great Britain, presenting their assessment of current computer hardware and the market for economics software. Examines "Running the British Economy," a macroeconomic policy simulation that investigates the links between values and policy objectives and encourages questioning of…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews