Table of Contents

Preface by Nariman Behravish Introduction by David J. Gianturco Organizational Impacts Organizational Impacts of Microcomputer Technology Kennard T. Wing Microcomputer Technology, Evaluation, and Evolution Beyond MIPS, MHz, and Mbytes: Interpreting Developments in Microcomputer Technology James G. Wilber Microcomputer Technology Martin Katz Spreadsheet and Database Management Software Database Management and Distributed Data Processing Martin Katz Spreadsheets: Use and Misuses David J. Gianturco Aremos and PCMark8 Aremos: An Overview by Roberta Whol PCMark8 William Gerlach Functional Tools, Planning Models, and Applications Integration A Spreadsheet-Based Functional Tool David J. Gianturco An Aremos-Based Planning Model David J. Gianturco Modular Planning Systems David J. Gianturco Modeling, Forecasting, and Econometric Methods Econometric Modeling and Forecasting by James Tsitanidis Appendixes Bibliography Index

About the Author

THE WEFA GROUP is formed by the merger of two of the nation's three largest econometrics services firms: Warton Econometric Forecasting Associates and Chase Econometrics. A pioneer in the development of microcomputer-based macroeconomic models, the group provides consulting services and acts as a data vendor for companies worldwide.

DAVID J. GIANTURCO is a Business Analyst for the President's Support Group at Marine Midland Bank in Buffalo, New York.

NARIMAN BEHRAVESH is a Senior Vice President of The WEFA Group.

Reviews

?Being associated with the Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates (WEFA Group), pioneers in the development of macroeconomic models, the authors bring the appropriate credentials to this work. The book is organized into six sections and discusses, collectively and separately, microcomputers, econometric modeling and forecasting. A how-to' book that is not burdened by too much theory, it is extremely easy to read with short, distinguishable chapters. With only 269 pages and a thorough index, it is also easy to carry and consult.?-Business Information Alert

"Being associated with the Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates (WEFA Group), pioneers in the development of macroeconomic models, the authors bring the appropriate credentials to this work. The book is organized into six sections and discusses, collectively and separately, microcomputers, econometric modeling and forecasting. A how-to' book that is not burdened by too much theory, it is extremely easy to read with short, distinguishable chapters. With only 269 pages and a thorough index, it is also easy to carry and consult."-Business Information Alert