Maybe I was too broad when I said &quot;understand&quot; - I had no intention of trivializing economics. I&#x27;m interested in it because it&#x27;s both complex and relevant. I just want to know more than I know now.<p>If I were to look at physics, I can model simple systems in classical physics quite easily using a computer. In biology I can model population dynamics. Doing so helps me learn, and I find it gives me a deeping understanding as it forces me to be clear about exactly what is going into a model.<p>I&#x27;m aware that economics is a much softer science, but other than Peter Novig&#x27;s example I can&#x27;t find much in the way of modelling as a learning tool (rather than a research tool).<p>Does that approach exist anywhere?