This module is designed primarily for business major students looking to understand the macroeconomic environment, the current challenges in the global economy and the impacts of macroeconomic policies on economic activities. The module aims to provide tools, concepts, and models to guide your decision-making.
The topics it covers include analysis of the long- and short-run drivers of economic activity, the developments in the labour and financial market and monetary and fiscal policies. Beyond a review of key theoretical concepts, the course includes the discussion of case studies that show the concrete applications of how economic agents are addressing global issues, such as environmental challenges, financial crisis and debt problems.
The module requires logical thinking and academic writing skills and is only available to students with no prior background in Economics other than ECON 224.