Pre-requisite: CASEC 101 or QSTBE 101. Sound business decision-making requires an understanding of the economic environment in which firms operate. It requires an understanding of key economic indicators, the role of economic institutions, and the mechanics of the macroeconomy,. This course builds upon the Business Economics course in Introductory Microeconomic for Business to introduce students to the economic theories and tools that enable a better understanding of national economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money creation, government spending, and taxation; economic policies for full employment and price stability; and international trade and payments, interpreted through the lens of business. The course takes a data-based, empirical approach to these questions and uses experiential learning and interactive activities to enhance students' applications of macroeconomics to business problems. Effective Spring 2026, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Global Citizenship and Intercultural Literacy, Social Inquiry I.

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