Solving Continuous-Time Optimal-Control Problems with a Spreadsheet.

Naevdal, Eric

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ERIC Number: EJ673859

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Publication Date: 2003

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Solving Continuous-Time Optimal-Control Problems with a Spreadsheet.

Naevdal, Eric

Journal of Economic Education, v34 n2 p99-122 Spr 2003

Explains how optimal control problems can be solved with a spreadsheet, such as Microsoft Excel. Suggests the method can be used by students, teachers, and researchers as a tool to find numerical solutions for optimal control problems. Provides several examples that range from simple to advanced. (JEH)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Economic Research, Economics, Economics Education, Higher Education, Macroeconomics, Research Methodology, Spreadsheets, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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