Modelling Economic Systems

This work aims to enable students to use a computer as a tool to analyse, model and solve economic and business problems. It looks at the methods and problems involved in the design and construction of computer-based models of economic systems; explains the features and use of a spreadsheet package (focusing on Quattro-Pro for Windows); and examines the design, construction and use of spreadsheet-based models in several areas of economics and business. Case-studies and examples can be worked through on-screen once the underlying theory has been assimilated.