1. Introduction to Economic Analysis

1.1 What is Economic Analysis?
  • Definition and Purpose
  • Microeconomics vs. Macroeconomics
  • Positive vs. Normative Economics
1.2 Key Economic Indicators
  • Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
  • Inflation Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
  • Interest Rates
1.3 Economic Systems
  • Capitalist Economy
  • Socialist Economy
  • Mixed Economy

2. Tools and Methods of Economic Analysis

2.1 Quantitative Methods
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Econometrics
  • Input-Output Analysis
2.2 Qualitative Methods
  • Case Studies
  • Surveys and Interviews
  • Historical Analysis
2.3 Economic Models
  • Supply and Demand Models
  • Production Possibility Frontier
  • Circular Flow Model

3. Microeconomic Analysis

3.1 Consumer Behavior
  • Utility Theory
  • Indifference Curves
  • Budget Constraints
3.2 Producer Theory
  • Production Functions
  • Cost Analysis
  • Profit Maximization
3.3 Market Structures
  • Perfect Competition
  • Monopoly
  • Oligopoly
  • Monopolistic Competition

4. Macroeconomic Analysis

4.1 National Income Accounting
  • GDP Calculation Methods
  • Real vs. Nominal GDP
  • GDP Deflator
4.2 Aggregate Demand and Supply
  • Components of Aggregate Demand
  • Short-run vs. Long-run Aggregate Supply
  • Equilibrium and Economic Fluctuations
4.3 Fiscal and Monetary Policy
  • Government Spending and Taxation
  • Money Supply and Interest Rates
  • Policy Tools and Their Effects

5. International Economic Analysis

5.1 International Trade
  • Comparative Advantage
  • Trade Barriers and Agreements
  • Balance of Payments
5.2 Exchange Rates
  • Fixed vs. Floating Exchange Rates
  • Purchasing Power Parity
  • Currency Markets
5.3 Global Economic Issues
  • Economic Development
  • Globalization
  • International Financial Crises

6. Economic Forecasting

6.1 Forecasting Methods
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Econometric Modeling
  • Scenario Analysis
6.2 Limitations of Economic Forecasting
  • Uncertainty and Unpredictability
  • Model Assumptions
  • Data Quality and Availability

7. Applied Economic Analysis

7.1 Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Identifying Costs and Benefits
  • Discounting Future Values
  • Decision Making Criteria
7.2 Impact Analysis
  • Economic Impact Studies
  • Multiplier Effects
  • Policy Evaluation
7.3 Market Research
  • Demand Estimation
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Industry Trends