Simulations in Intermediate Microeconomics
This collection of more than 30 Web-based games can be used for teaching or research. Lecturers can set up and configure an auction, market or decision problem and then get a class to play it using ordinary Web browsers. The lecturer can then see a summary view of the results and display it to the class. To use the service, one needs to register online, as described under "Register On-Line and Obtain a Free Session Name".
Free virtual stockmarket using real data and trading a sum of imaginary US dollars. Players can compare their strategies against each other. Players can choose from thousands of stocks and mutual funds and can create market-open or market close orders.
Stock-Trak simulates trading in futures, bonds and options as well as US and international stocks. There are links to teaching and research material on various investment topics. Registration fees apply. Supplementary fees increase the number of trades, frequency of statements or give additional accounts.
A set of interactive games and simulations that are played in the browser. The tutor chooses a game and a number of players, then is given unique logins to distribute to learners. 14 games are played against the computer. In the other 47 games, learners play against each other.
A set of configurable, graphically appealing, online interactive games that work across laptops, iOS (Apple) and Android devices. Instructors can customise the games, or use default settings, and students join by entering a class code. The instructor gets a graphical analysis of outcomes immediately at the end of the session, for use in class discussion. The site has course guides that suggest how to sequence the games in different Economics courses, and each game has references to relevant papers. The site's apps can also be used to administer individual survey or assessment questions online.
Iowa Electronic Markets (IEM) is an online futures market where contract payoffs are based on real-world events such as political outcomes (including the US Presidential election), companies' earnings per share (EPS), and stock price returns. It is run as a non-profit educational and research project by faculty at University of Iowa, Henry B. Tippie College of Business. Most of the markets use real money, although there is a free practice market. The site includes instructor resources, research papers based on their experience and a trader's manual.
