This paper investigates the growing popularity of computerized economic modeling as a computer-assisted instructional aid and the associated educational benefits. It also provides an overview of current modeling, simulation, and econometrics programs and attempts to identify trends in computer-assisted instruction in economics. Keywords: computer-assisted instruction, simulations, software, forecasting, personal computers, economic modeling.
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