"A unique book, essential to any economist's toolkit. From the level of the absolute beginner, and in a very user-friendly style, it takes the reader step by step through the entire range of computing skills essential to the study of economics. The book answers innumerable questions and saves many hours otherwise typically squandered on 'trial and error' methods of mastering ... Read moresoftware. Almost any economics student, whatever their level, will learn something new from this book." -Geoff Renshaw, Lecturer in Economics, University of Warwick "This book is impressive for the comprehensiveness and clarity of its explanations of mainly Windows applications of personal computer research tools for economists. Its accessibility to those with diverse computer literacy will raise the bar of the skills instructors can reasonably expect of their students without sacrificing valuable class time or having to prepare elaborate handouts to level the playing field. Its extensive examples will teach students a good deal of economics as well as enriching their research abilities." -Arnie Katz, Economics Professor Emeritus, University of Pittsburgh "A goldmine of skills for every aspiring economist. Something for everyone."-Ron Shone, Senior Lecturer in Economics, University of Stirling "There is an excellent chapter on the use of spreadsheets, in particular Excel." - THES Show Less