Naslov
A methodical approach introducing financial functions in subjects related to computer science and economics

Autori
Čičin-Šain, Marina ; Crnković-Stumpf, Branka ; Mrša, Josipa

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
4th International Symposium: Scientific Publications 2005- Economy & Business, scientific articles, Economic development and growth / Genov, Ivan - Bourgas : Bugarska akademija znanosti, 2005, 170-179

Skup
4th Interbational Symposium: Scientific Publications 2005- Economy & Business, scientific articles, Economic development and growth

Mjesto i datum
Sunčana obala, Bugarska, 12.09.2005. - 17.09.2005

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Financial functions; methodical approach; teaching; spreadsheets

Sažetak
Formal mathematical models are understandable to mathematicians but complicated for non-mathematicians. The interpretation of results is important for economists but without meaning for mathematicians. Solving a mathematical model manually is not very agreeable and sometime, when working with many variables mostly tedious. Financial functions perform common business calculations, such as determining the payment for a loan, the future value or net present value of an investment, and the values of bonds or coupons. Modern spreadsheets include more than 300 functions. Even those who use spreadsheets for daily work don’ t know how to use them all. Functions are predefined formulas that perform calculations by using specific values, called arguments, in a particular order, or structure. Methodical approach may be in two ways: defining financial functions as spreadsheets' functions or putting them in contents of economics analysis. The aim of this paper is to research how to introduce some of financial functions to students of economy and to encourage them to explore other ones by applying spreadsheets.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Ekonomija

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