Using Excel to teach Principles of Microeconomics

Humberto Barreto ()

Chapter 18 in Teaching Principles of Microeconomics, 2023, pp 257-269 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: Teaching introductory economics is difficult because students often do not have the terminology and tools needed to understand economics concepts and models. To communicate these ideas, the successful principles instructor must prioritize concreteness and avoid abstraction. Spreadsheets offer clear visual displays of data and theoretical results, making them a natural way to teach introductory economics and develop true competency. Two Excel add-ins, FRED and Solver, are highlighted in examples that can be integrated easily into any principles of microeconomics course. A macro-enabled workbook to introduce the idea of emergent order is provided at https://www.e-elgar.com/textbooks/maier link and a few online resources for teaching with spreadsheets are also mentioned. Integrating spreadsheet-based pedagogy into a principles of microeconomics course will improve learning outcomes.

Keywords: Economics and Finance; Environment; Geography; Teaching Methods; Urban and Regional Studies (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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