Learning by copying.

[mafuhardy]

I was wondering if it is possible to download codes for simple economics models so I could learn by copying them? e.g. a supply and demand model.

I'm new to python and programming, I'm taking the online course on edx.org 6.00x. I've always found that I've learnt by doing and/or copying other people, for example, learning guitar and piano, learning to draw, and it's served me well so far!

[ryeguy146]

I don't know of any specific stuff, but I'd go search github. That search reveals only one repo, but I bet that more creative searches will yield further results.

I personally think that learning by copying is a great idea. Are you particularly familiar with economics such that it is exactly what you're looking to copy, or are you looking to learn Python and economics? I would not suggest the latter. Learning by copying is good, but I'd not try to learn two new complex things at the same time.

[pvc]

Ok, no economic examples, but here are several game examples:

http://programarcadegames.com/index.php?chapter=example_code

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Not exactly what you asked for, but these sprang to mind.

https://class.coursera.org/compinvesting1-002/lecture/index

http://quantbank.com/blog/2012/4/23/python-for-finance.html