For courses in Principles of Microeconomics and Intermediate Microeconomics. This text introduces students to the fundamental tools and techniques available in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. It presents applications that pertain to specific microeconomic topicsenabling students to enhance their microeconomic analysis skills, while becoming proficient at Excel software. Students will learn through experience by following directions and creating example worksheets within each chapter. This book contains over 60 assignments pertaining to topics such as supply and demand, elasticity, market efficiency, public policy, and international trade.

Michael I. Duke is a Professor of Economics at Blinn College.

INTRODUCTION The purpose of this book is to introduce students to the fundamental tools and techniques available in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software. Applications are presented that pertain to specific microeconomic topics. Students will enhance their microeconomic analysis skills, while becoming proficient at Excel software. Students will learn through experience by following directions and creating example worksheets within each chapter. This book includes assignments for all types of microeconomic problems. The book provides detailed instructions for using Microsoft Excel. These instructions are designed for the most current version of Excel but are sufficient for most other versions as well: Additional information is available on the Web site corresponding to this book. WEB SITE For updates, example files, suggested assignment schedules, and other helpful information, check the Web site ( http://www.IOLBV.com/murphy/excel4econ ).