The Impact of an Online Macroeconomics Simulation Game on Student Engagement and Performance

Tim Rogmans

MPRA Paper from University Library of Munich, Germany

Abstract: Most Economics teaching still takes place exclusively in a traditional lecture format, even though internet technology enabled alternatives are increasingly available. This study investigates the impact of the Econland Macroeconomics simulation game on levels of student engagement and performance. Econland is a simulation game and learning platform in which students practice their understanding of monetary and fiscal policy and other economic concepts by making economic policy decisions for a fictional country for seven years. Results of the study show that simulation games can be an effective way to improve student engagement levels and quiz performance in undergraduate introductory Macroeconomics classes.

Keywords: Macroeconomics; Simulations; Engagement; Teaching (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A2 A22 A23 E00 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-10-01
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