MacroEconomic Indicators: GDP, CPI, Unemployment, Interest Rates CASE

Module 2 - Outcomes

MacroEconomic Indicators: GDP, CPI, Unemployment, Interest Rates

· Module

· Understand the measurement of, and explain, interest rates, macro-economic indicators, and conduct a comparative economic analysis.

· Case

· Explain four major indicators of macroeconomic performance: GDP, inflation (CPI), unemployment and productivity. Make a comparative analysis of international economic trends and performance. Discuss the general relationship between interest rates (yields) of different maturities.

· SLP

· Explain how to analyze and use macro-economic indicators to assess organizational performance. Discuss the impact of macro-economic changes on an organization.

· Discuss ways that economics affect the organization. Briefly assess the organizations current financial health

· Discussion

· Discuss the ability of politicians to set economic policy.