Book Description
This book introduces readers to the fundamental tools and techniques available in Microsoft ExcelTM spreadsheet software. It presents applications that pertain to specific microeconomic topics—enabling readers to enhance their microeconomic analysis skills, while becoming proficient at Excel software. Chapter topics include computer basics, making a worksheet, charts and worksheet manipulation, data manipulation, special features, and more. For any business professional that wants to perform business analysis or learn to use Excel.

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Excel ...the most important piece of business software you need to know! Want to succeed in business? Now it's easier than ever. Start today by familiarizing yourself with the principles of Excel in your Microeconomics course. This author team understands the key concepts covered in Microeconomics courses and they are well equipped to prepare you with the fundamental tools and techniques in using Microsoft® Excel spreadsheet software. FEATURES... Contains over 60 assignments pertaining to microeconomics topics such as supply and demand, elasticity, market efficiency, public policy, and international trade. Detailed instructions and illustrations are included for constructing worksheets specifically designed for economics. Enhance your microeconomic analysis skills, while becoming proficient at Excel software. Learn through experience by following directions and creating example worksheets within each chapter. Visit www.prenhall.com/smith, and click on EXCEL FOR MICROECONOMICS for student and faculty resources.

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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).

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