The Macroeconomic Paper tests your ability to apply economic principles to a business decision considering the impact of macroeconomic variables.
Briefly, you are to research and show how these apply to your scenario: GDP growth rate , the business cycle, unemployment, and inflation , fiscal policy and level of unemployment , monetary policy and interest rates , and demographics .
Scenario
After hearing of you taking this course in business economics, Uncle Dan has e-mailed you asking for advice on his 100-acre corn farm. He mentioned how, after 30 years of growing corn, he wishes to leave that commodity's market and enter a more profitable market instead. He is thinking of subdividing his land and building homes and shops. He reckons he could make a good profit by selling the homes and renting the shops.
Recognizing the costs and risks for Uncle Dan in making the switch, you decide to research the economy in terms of GDP growth rate, interest rates, level of unemployment, the business cycle, fiscal policy, monetary policy, international trade, and demographics. You decide to educate yourself about macroeconomics so that you can provide Uncle Dan with the most informed advice possible.