Teaching Macroeconomics with the Econland Simulation Game and Learning Platform
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January 16, 2018Despite the potential of simulation games to bring variety to the classroom and enhance student engagement, the teaching of macroeconomics is still dominated by the traditional lecture format. In response, Econland provides an online simulation game and learning platform that supports introductory macroeconomics courses at all levels. In the game, students run an economy by making monetary and fiscal policy decisions in order to optimize the country’s economic performance through a seven-year business cycle. The platform also includes a range of learning resources that link the game to macroeconomic theory and to the real world. Use of Econland has been shown to improve both student engagement and performance.
Tim Rogmans
Rogmans, T. (2018). Teaching Macroeconomics with the Econland Simulation Game and Learning Platform. Journal of Economics Teaching, 2(2), 92-103. DOI: 10.58311/jeconteach/892413d590665dfe858e06a93abd1697c16b00f7