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The emergence of a globalized and interconnected economy means that adverse macroeconomic events can greatly impact a firm’s performance. Witness for example the 2007-08 financial crisis and ensuing recession in the US, or the fiscal crises in Europe. To effectively respond to these risks and opportunities, business leaders need to have a sound understanding of the key economic and institutional factors that affect their firm’s environment. Relying primarily on a case-based learning approach, we will study key macroeconomic events and policies that have had widespread implications for society and firms doing business in a country. The experience gained from analyzing these phenomena with a coherent framework will provide managers with a competitive advantage.

College/Department: LeBow College of Business
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: ECON 601 [Min Grade: C] or ECON 610 [Min Grade: C] or BUSN 502 [Min Grade: C]