Business Macroeconomics

Module code: EC3031

This module develops your understanding of key macroeconomic concepts and their application within a business environment. It examines how changes in economic conditions, government policy and global markets influence firms, industries and business decision-making. You will use economic models and real-world evidence to analyse contemporary macroeconomic issues and assess their implications for organisations.

Topics covered:

• Macroeconomic models and their real-world applications
• Economic growth and business cycles
• The relationships between governments, markets and firms
• Fiscal and monetary policy
• Money, interest rates and financial markets
• Unemployment and inflation
• International trade and the global economy
• The impact of macroeconomic conditions on business decisions