While the content of the typical undergraduate economics course has remained stable in recent decades, computers have become more powerful, easier to use, and as common as pencil and paper. In spite of these developments, teaching methods in the classroom remain virtually unchanged, with...

This workshop will demonstrate how to utilize computer-based, active learning techniques to teach economics with a special focus on Intermediate Macroeconomics. On the first day, we will work intensively with several Excel add-ins that have wide application, from performing comparative statics...

This 3-day workshop will demonstrate how to utilize computer-based, active learning techniques to teach economics and econometrics. By providing real, concrete examples with clear visual feedback, students learn much more and acquire sophisticated computer skills. Each day will be devoted to a...

While the content of the typical undergraduate Intermediate Microeconomics course has remained stable in recent decades, computers have become more powerful, easier to use, and as common as pencil and paper. In spite of these developments, teaching methods remain virtually unchanged, with chalk...

While the content of the typical undergraduate Intermediate Microeconomics course has remained stable in recent decades, computers have become more powerful, easier to use, and as common as pencil and paper. In spite of these developments, teaching methods remain virtually unchanged, with chalk...