Econland
Macroeconomics Simulation
Simulation Overview
The Econland Simulation immerses learners in the complex world of macroeconomic decision-making. Acting as the leader of a fictional country, participants design and execute fiscal and monetary policies to achieve economic objectives such as growth, employment, and price stability.
Through real-time data feedback and multiple rounds of play, learners experience how government spending, taxation, interest rates, and exchange rate adjustments interact to shape national outcomes. They must respond to unpredictable global events, competing stakeholder demands, and the unintended consequences of their policy choices.
Rooted in macroeconomic and fiscal theory, Econland demonstrates key tradeoffs among inflation, output, and unemployment, while developing practical understanding of how economic policy affects business environments. Learners leave with a deeper appreciation of the dynamics of policymaking, economic interdependence, and systems-level thinking in action.
Players
Single Player
Languages
English
Simulation Time
Total Time: 1-1.5 hours
Intro 10 minutes, Gameplay 30-40 minutes, Debrief 20-30 minutes
Accessibility
WCAG 2.0 Compliance
Price
$165 per person
Simulation Categories
The Story
You’re in charge of an entire economy—its prosperity, stability, and future depend on your choices. Will you stimulate growth with aggressive spending, tighten the reins to control inflation, or take a balanced path through uncertainty? Each decision affects millions of citizens, global investors, and your political survival.
In this single-player asynchronous simulation, learners experience the challenges of managing fiscal and monetary levers amid unpredictable events. The economic policy simulator participants are tasked with managing the economy through a 7-year business cycle in an effort to maximize the approval rating from their population. This simulation lets learners consolidate their understanding of core macroeconomic concepts, including GDP, unemployment, inflation, and budget deficit. Every policy shift triggers ripple effects across the economy, revealing the delicate balance between short-term results and long-term sustainability.
Core Competencies
Systems Thinking
Financial Decision Making
Measurement and Analysis
Risk Awareness and Management
Data-Driven Insights
Learning Objectives
Resources to Power Your Simulation
Each simulation comes with a Facilitation Guide along with 1:1 facilitator training and free trials.
Available with this simulation
Facilitation Guide
Debrief Slides
Author Video
Facilitator Video
Student Video
Free Trial & Demo
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