中文摘要：

现代经济学研究的最新特征对经济研究中所使用的计算方法与速度提出了更高的要求，并行计算方法的引入成功地解决了许多传统PC难以解决的运算问题。介绍了并行计算在经济学研究中的作用，并结合国外研究型大学经济学实验室并行计算集群建设的经验，提出在我国研究型大学经济学实验室中建设高性能计算集群的必要性与可行性。最后，结合实际建设经验提出建设方案及使用效果评价。

英文摘要：

New character of economics research method requires more powerful computing tools such as parallel computing. Parallel computing has solved many difficulty problems in economics research. This article introduced the function of parallel computing in economics study and also its application in economics lab of foreign research oriented college. It is necessary and possible to build high performance computing cluster in China research oriented university＇ s economics lab. Finally, the article provides the successful experience and outcome of building such system.