The Comparative Advantage of Microcomputers in Economics Teaching.

Lumsden, Keith G.; Scott, Alex

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Publication Date: 1983

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The Comparative Advantage of Microcomputers in Economics Teaching.

Lumsden, Keith G.; Scott, Alex

Economics, v19 pt3 n83 p87-89 Aut 1983

Research on using computers in teaching economics in Great Britain has led to the conclusion that they are most useful for simulating complex systems and providing the means to analyze data and not so useful for providing feedback on learning. A nationwide competition for secondary students is also discussed. (IS)

Descriptors: Comparative Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Data Analysis, Economics Education, Evaluation, Feedback, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers, Secondary Education, Simulation, Systems Analysis

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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (Great Britain)

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