The Maple computer algebra system: A review
介绍Maple V Release 3的主要功能，讨论其对计量经济学家的潜在价值，认为它在分析与数值工作结合处有用，但不能替代传统统计软件。
Abstract We set out the main features of Maple V, Release 3, and discuss its potential value to econometricians. Computer algebra systems, of which Maple is a leading example, have developed with the increased power of modern computers, but require skill and patience to use. It seems likely they will find a place in the econometrician's toolkit for work at the interface between analytic and numerical work, where they should prove valuable. However, although Maple has many of the features of conventional statistical/econometric/numerical software, it should not be seen as a substitute.