Economics Examples (Internal Links)

The following economics examples have been reviewed by a module coordinator. These examples are designed to be used as is in the classroom with minimum modifications, or may be tailored by instructors for specific needs. The Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum examples bring students through the spreadsheet construction process step-by-step by embedding Excel spreadsheets in Power Point slides.

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General/quantitative

• Long-run world economy data analysis
• Carbon dioxide emissions
• Understanding standard deviations

Microeconomics

• Numerical example of a Giffen Good

Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum examples

• Tracking and comparing a household budget to a city average
• Cost/benefit analysis of driving to get cheap gas
• Calculating mortgage payments
• Calculating retirement savings with compound interest
• Minimizing food costs while maintaining nutrition (linear programming using Excel)

Macroeconomics

• Keynesian Cross model
  
• Okun's Law estimation
  
• Taylor Rule simulation and analysis
• Solow neoclassical balanced growth model analysis
• What if growth didn't fall in the 1970s?
  

Spreadsheets Across the Curriculum examples

• Using the CPI to assess gasoline prices
• Tracking and comparing a household budget to a city average
• Simple vs. compound interest