About the Author

Humberto Barreto is the Q. G. Noblitt Professor of Econmics and Management at DePauw University. Born in Cuba, he earned his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Professor Barreto has lectured around the world on teaching economics with computer-based methods, including Cuba, Brazil, Canada, Scotland, Spain, Poland, India, Burma, Japan, and Taiwan. He was a Fulbright Scholar in the Dominican Republic and has taught National Science Foundation Chautauqua short courses using simulation. He has received several research and teaching awards. He has written numerous articles and books on using Excel to teach economics (including introductory level material, micro, macro and econometrics). He offers an annual workshop for faculty on teaching economics.