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Lange, Carsten; Baylor, Amy L. – Journal of Economic Education, 2007
The authors present a constructivist approach for teaching game theory, on the basis, in part, of Axelrod's research approach. Using the Axelrod tournament multi-user system (ATMUS) software, students create strategies for a repeated prisoner's dilemma (RPD). Later, these strategies are matched with those of their classmates' in a classroom…
Descriptors: Game Theory, Constructivism (Learning), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software
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Ironside, Brian; Joerding, Wayne; Kuzyk, Pat – Journal of Economic Education, 2004
The authors provide a version of a double-auction market simulation designed for classes too large for most computer labs to accommodate in one sitting. Instead, students play the game from remote computers, wherever they may be and at any time during a given time period specified by the instructor. When the window of time expires, students can…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Internet, Computer Uses in Education, Computer Simulation
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Motahar, Eshragh – Journal of Economic Education, 1994
Reports on the use of Microsim, a computer simulation, to teach an introductory college statistics/econometrics course. Reports enhanced student involvement, improved student achievement, and positive student attitudes toward the course as a result of using the simulation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Course Content