BUS 271 Economics and the Environment

In this module, the participants analyze primarily macroeconomic variables as the basis for pricing and production decisions. By utilizing a practical approach to these topics, the participants gain insight into the basic economic factors affecting a company's market at all levels: 1) the consumer level and 2) the domestic (national) level. Macroeconomic topics include economic growth, employment, inflation, banking and the monetary system, and monetary and fiscal policies designed for maintaining stability and growth.